Volunteering

JenRN · 03-16-2004, 08:30 PM

Anyone on here do any volunteer work? I have done some in the past through the Red Cross and other organizations. But I do have to admit that the most exciting I have had is soon to come thanks to Teri giving me some great info! I am going to volunteer at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC. If anyone knows anything about our military this is THE PLACE!!!!!! This is where Jessica Lynch came home to heal after she was rescued etc... Well not only am I going to go and visit the soldiers but because I am an Registered Nurse I have double the duty. I am going to go and take soldiers out on day passes to lunch, shopping etc... for those able to go. I get to take them in my car and go places. I get to be involved in lots of other activities as well. I am so damn excited I can barely stand it. I am so into supporting our troops and to me this the the ultimate way of showing support! I have to go through all kinds of background checks etc... but hell it is worth it to me. Thanks Teri for the info, this is so exciting for me!!!!!!

TeriB19 · 03-16-2004, 11:11 PM

Jen, I'm so glad you were able to take that info and use it in the greatest way I could ever imagine! That's fantastic news and I wish you the best.

I don't do any volunteer work, but I'm on our Employee Community Relations committee where I work and we do lots of work with charitable organizations throughout our area. I help to organize teams for the American Heart Association Heart Walk, the March of Dimes WalkAmerica for birth defects, as well as the United Way fundraisers.

Dogstar · 03-16-2004, 11:25 PM

Jen, that is soooooo cool! I'm sure they will appreciate your kindness. I have done volunteer work over the years, at soup kitchens and for fundraisers such as the March of Dimes WalkAmerica. I'm not doing any at the moment, though.

JenRN · 03-17-2004, 10:12 AM

Teri I can't thank you enough, this is so cool and right up my alley! I love to do things like this. I always feel like I want to do more types of work like this and now I can. I am going to be baking up a storm in my new oven, cookies gallore to take with me.....

Sheila63 · 03-17-2004, 11:08 AM

That's so fantastic, Jen!! I know all of the soldiers will really appreciate and enjoy the time you spend with them. I haven't done any volunteering recently but I'm looking into a few of our local hospitals here in the area to see about helping out with babies who need extra tlc and holding them while sitting in a rocking chair. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time and I figured there's no time like the present.

JenRN · 03-17-2004, 11:18 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sheila63) That's so fantastic, Jen!! I know all of the soldiers will really appreciate and enjoy the time you spend with them. I haven't done any volunteering recently but I'm looking into a few of our local hospitals here in the area to see about helping out with babies who need extra tlc and holding them while sitting in a rocking chair. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time and I figured there's no time like the present.

Aweswome idea Sheila, I can see you doing that for sure! You are such a sweetie!

Sheila63 · 03-17-2004, 11:20 AM

Thanks, Jen.

I'll let you know how it goes.

TeriB19 · 03-17-2004, 03:16 PM

Jen you are very welcome! You were the first person I thought of when Don sent me that email!

Sheila, good luck, I can imagine that would be very rewarding!

Sheila63 · 03-17-2004, 06:55 PM

Thanks, Teri.

I think it wiil be too.

hotforscott · 03-17-2004, 08:04 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by JenRN) Anyone on here do any volunteer work? I have done some in the past through the Red Cross and other organizations. But I do have to admit that the most exciting I have had is soon to come thanks to Teri giving me some great info! I am going to volunteer at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC. If anyone knows anything about our military this is THE PLACE!!!!!! This is where Jessica Lynch came home to heal after she was rescued etc... Well not only am I going to go and visit the soldiers but because I am an Registered Nurse I have double the duty. I am going to go and take soldiers out on day passes to lunch, shopping etc... for those able to go. I get to take them in my car and go places. I get to be involved in lots of other activities as well. I am so damn excited I can barely stand it. I am so into supporting our troops and to me this the the ultimate way of showing support! I have to go through all kinds of background checks etc... but hell it is worth it to me. Thanks Teri for the info, this is so exciting for me!!!!!!

That is totally awesome, Jen. I am so happy for you. Please keep us posted on it.

I do not do any volunteer work, but I think it's a great idea. I should look into it and see what I can do. I think it would be great.

03-16-2004, 08:30 PM	#1
JenRN USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 7,519 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Volunteering Anyone on here do any volunteer work? I have done some in the past through the Red Cross and other organizations. But I do have to admit that the most exciting I have had is soon to come thanks to Teri giving me some great info! I am going to volunteer at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC. If anyone knows anything about our military this is THE PLACE!!!!!! This is where Jessica Lynch came home to heal after she was rescued etc... Well not only am I going to go and visit the soldiers but because I am an Registered Nurse I have double the duty. I am going to go and take soldiers out on day passes to lunch, shopping etc... for those able to go. I get to take them in my car and go places. I get to be involved in lots of other activities as well. I am so damn excited I can barely stand it. I am so into supporting our troops and to me this the the ultimate way of showing support! I have to go through all kinds of background checks etc... but hell it is worth it to me. Thanks Teri for the info, this is so exciting for me!!!!!! __________________ "I don't want to know emptiness, take me down to the water wanna be baptized in your love far away from the lonliness, take my heart and wash away the fear let me be baptized in your love" ~Lenny Kravitz "Baptized"

03-16-2004, 11:11 PM	#2
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Jen, I'm so glad you were able to take that info and use it in the greatest way I could ever imagine! That's fantastic news and I wish you the best. I don't do any volunteer work, but I'm on our Employee Community Relations committee where I work and we do lots of work with charitable organizations throughout our area. I help to organize teams for the American Heart Association Heart Walk, the March of Dimes WalkAmerica for birth defects, as well as the United Way fundraisers. __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

03-16-2004, 11:25 PM	#3
Dogstar Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Young Grown Old Posts: 21,345 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Jen, that is soooooo cool! I'm sure they will appreciate your kindness. I have done volunteer work over the years, at soup kitchens and for fundraisers such as the March of Dimes WalkAmerica. I'm not doing any at the moment, though. __________________ Silly monkeys give them thumbs they make a club and beat their brother down. How they survive so misguided is a mystery.

03-17-2004, 10:12 AM	#4
JenRN USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 7,519 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Teri I can't thank you enough, this is so cool and right up my alley! I love to do things like this. I always feel like I want to do more types of work like this and now I can. I am going to be baking up a storm in my new oven, cookies gallore to take with me..... __________________ "I don't want to know emptiness, take me down to the water wanna be baptized in your love far away from the lonliness, take my heart and wash away the fear let me be baptized in your love" ~Lenny Kravitz "Baptized"

03-17-2004, 11:08 AM	#5
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	That's so fantastic, Jen!! I know all of the soldiers will really appreciate and enjoy the time you spend with them. I haven't done any volunteering recently but I'm looking into a few of our local hospitals here in the area to see about helping out with babies who need extra tlc and holding them while sitting in a rocking chair. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time and I figured there's no time like the present. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

03-17-2004, 11:18 AM	#6
JenRN USER INFO » Status: Tree of Wisdom Posts: 7,519 Joined: Oct 2002 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by Sheila63) That's so fantastic, Jen!! I know all of the soldiers will really appreciate and enjoy the time you spend with them. I haven't done any volunteering recently but I'm looking into a few of our local hospitals here in the area to see about helping out with babies who need extra tlc and holding them while sitting in a rocking chair. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time and I figured there's no time like the present. Aweswome idea Sheila, I can see you doing that for sure! You are such a sweetie! __________________ "I don't want to know emptiness, take me down to the water wanna be baptized in your love far away from the lonliness, take my heart and wash away the fear let me be baptized in your love" ~Lenny Kravitz "Baptized"

03-17-2004, 11:20 AM	#7
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks, Jen. I'll let you know how it goes. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

03-17-2004, 03:16 PM	#8
TeriB19 Forum Diplomat USER INFO » Status: Saving Grace Posts: 12,439 Joined: Sep 2002 Currently: Offline	Jen you are very welcome! You were the first person I thought of when Don sent me that email! Sheila, good luck, I can imagine that would be very rewarding! __________________ MK: We're never gonna have the Super Bowl of Scott Stapp vs. Myles Kennedy in a sing-off - it's ridiculous. SP: Actually, we are setting that up. MT: It was in your contract when you signed up with us.

03-17-2004, 06:55 PM	#9
Sheila63 USER INFO » Status: Opened My Eyes Posts: 5,748 Joined: Dec 2002 Currently: Offline	Thanks, Teri. I think it wiil be too. __________________ I was selfish, but you still loved me You gave the greatest gift of all And you set me free Relearn Love

03-17-2004, 08:04 PM	#10
hotforscott USER INFO » Status: Shed My Skin Posts: 7,130 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	Quote: (Originally Posted by JenRN) Anyone on here do any volunteer work? I have done some in the past through the Red Cross and other organizations. But I do have to admit that the most exciting I have had is soon to come thanks to Teri giving me some great info! I am going to volunteer at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington DC. If anyone knows anything about our military this is THE PLACE!!!!!! This is where Jessica Lynch came home to heal after she was rescued etc... Well not only am I going to go and visit the soldiers but because I am an Registered Nurse I have double the duty. I am going to go and take soldiers out on day passes to lunch, shopping etc... for those able to go. I get to take them in my car and go places. I get to be involved in lots of other activities as well. I am so damn excited I can barely stand it. I am so into supporting our troops and to me this the the ultimate way of showing support! I have to go through all kinds of background checks etc... but hell it is worth it to me. Thanks Teri for the info, this is so exciting for me!!!!!! That is totally awesome, Jen. I am so happy for you. Please keep us posted on it. I do not do any volunteer work, but I think it's a great idea. I should look into it and see what I can do. I think it would be great.

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