Journal 3
Currently, I have been having problems with getting back into contact with Ann Dockery, from the St. Louis Crisis Nursery. I have turned in all of my paperwork, along with my fingerprinting information and medical checkup. The lack of response I have been getting is very frustrating to me. I am doing the steps I need to do in a timely manner, and the place I think would welcome my help seems to be blowing me off. However, I know that this is not necessarily what is happening. I am sure those who work there are overwhelmed with a lot of paperwork and events that are happening at the nursery. Sometimes, it is hard for me to remember that just because I want something to happen in a certain amount of time does not mean that what I …show more content…
Where I grew up, everyone knew who I was and knew that I pack a great work ethic, am punctual, and have social skills that allow me to work with a variety of different types of people. I do hope that I will be given the opportunity to showcase and build upon my strengths while identifying some of my weaknesses. While it is great to continue to build upon what I am strong in, it is one of my goals to become a better-rounded person. I know that I need to take the time to take myself out of the situation and realize that the situation is not about me. It is not what I can get out of volunteering at the crisis nursery which is what I am mainly focusing on at this moment. I hope that when I am able to actually work for the children that I can put myself second and realize that I am here for these children and making an impact in their lives is something of the upmost importance. At the end of the day, I am able to go home from the nursery after an hour or two, but these children will most likely be in the lives they are in for an extended period of time, if not their whole life. To me, impacting their life in a positive and beneficial way could leave a lasting impact their lives are in need of. Also, putting myself second is crucial to the success of how the nursery is …show more content…
I am going to try to email her, since her phone seems to be an ineffective way of communicating with her. If I do not hear back, I will most likely go to another site, I was thinking of Cardinal Ritter, so I am able to fulfill my volunteer hours log. I really hope to hear from her soon so I am able to continue with the site that is pulling at my heartstrings. I also plan to implement putting myself second by using a mindset that they taught us at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital where I currently work. Be there- I plan to be there by showing up when I am scheduled and also by giving my full attention to the children I am working with. Another mindset is make their day- I plan to do this by giving the children that want to have fun a safe and creative environment where they are free to express themselves as they please. You also have to be considerate that children there may not want to play and have a good time. I want to lend a good listening ear and a shoulder to cry on if needed. I hope to try to incorporate some of my own life into stories so they could have someone to possibly look up to. I look forward to experiencing my first site visit at the crisis nursery. When I enter I will try to incorporate my be there and make their day mindset into how I interact with the
Currently, I have been having problems with getting back into contact with Ann Dockery, from the St. Louis Crisis Nursery. I have turned in all of my paperwork, along with my fingerprinting information and medical checkup. The lack of response I have been getting is very frustrating to me. I am doing the steps I need to do in a timely manner, and the place I think would welcome my help seems to be blowing me off. However, I know that this is not necessarily what is happening. I am sure those who work there are overwhelmed with a lot of paperwork and events that are happening at the nursery. Sometimes, it is hard for me to remember that just because I want something to happen in a certain amount of time does not mean that what I …show more content…
Where I grew up, everyone knew who I was and knew that I pack a great work ethic, am punctual, and have social skills that allow me to work with a variety of different types of people. I do hope that I will be given the opportunity to showcase and build upon my strengths while identifying some of my weaknesses. While it is great to continue to build upon what I am strong in, it is one of my goals to become a better-rounded person. I know that I need to take the time to take myself out of the situation and realize that the situation is not about me. It is not what I can get out of volunteering at the crisis nursery which is what I am mainly focusing on at this moment. I hope that when I am able to actually work for the children that I can put myself second and realize that I am here for these children and making an impact in their lives is something of the upmost importance. At the end of the day, I am able to go home from the nursery after an hour or two, but these children will most likely be in the lives they are in for an extended period of time, if not their whole life. To me, impacting their life in a positive and beneficial way could leave a lasting impact their lives are in need of. Also, putting myself second is crucial to the success of how the nursery is …show more content…
I am going to try to email her, since her phone seems to be an ineffective way of communicating with her. If I do not hear back, I will most likely go to another site, I was thinking of Cardinal Ritter, so I am able to fulfill my volunteer hours log. I really hope to hear from her soon so I am able to continue with the site that is pulling at my heartstrings. I also plan to implement putting myself second by using a mindset that they taught us at Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital where I currently work. Be there- I plan to be there by showing up when I am scheduled and also by giving my full attention to the children I am working with. Another mindset is make their day- I plan to do this by giving the children that want to have fun a safe and creative environment where they are free to express themselves as they please. You also have to be considerate that children there may not want to play and have a good time. I want to lend a good listening ear and a shoulder to cry on if needed. I hope to try to incorporate some of my own life into stories so they could have someone to possibly look up to. I look forward to experiencing my first site visit at the crisis nursery. When I enter I will try to incorporate my be there and make their day mindset into how I interact with the