The extent to which I felt the expectations of both the worked based Learning experience and of the site supervisor were accomplished was shown, when I started to create a bond with the guest of the corner table as well as the staff and volunteers. Knowing the staff and site supervisor could count on me to complete the task they asked for me to achieve let me know that the staff knew I was responsible and trustworthy and that would be willing to accept responsibilities. When site supervisor felt that I was capable of a task and I was willing to follow procedures I would be asked to train new volunteers on how to proficiently complete a certain job/task. Getting positive feedback and respect felt like a goal met as it made this program an encouraging
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My career goal is to be in the medical field, my interest is being a pediatrician, or a psychologist, this means being able to communicate professionally with a patient and being able to present and locate problems. Helping as a volunteer at a soup kitchen is filled with diverse skills that can develop into gain of experience for a variety of career options. Focusing on the medical field there are skills that I developed while volunteering at The Corner Table such as learning how to respond in the case of a conflict arising, how to solve and respond towards the problem, when attending a patient you never know who are working with which means conflicts are possible to happen. When serving guest giving them respect and professionalism shows your guest that you know what you’re doing which gives the appearance any patient would like to have an assurance of. Communication is the key to prosper in any career which is why I feel that volunteering at the soup kitchen was a big milestone as it developed my skills in communication as you have to have a clear and comprehensive way to understand what the guest needs are. While helping I found myself each day communicating with others and being more social which created a bigger bond with the people around me which developed myself esteem. While feeling rewarded with a sincere “Thank You” and leaving with a smile on their face is comforting to
My career goal is to be in the medical field, my interest is being a pediatrician, or a psychologist, this means being able to communicate professionally with a patient and being able to present and locate problems. Helping as a volunteer at a soup kitchen is filled with diverse skills that can develop into gain of experience for a variety of career options. Focusing on the medical field there are skills that I developed while volunteering at The Corner Table such as learning how to respond in the case of a conflict arising, how to solve and respond towards the problem, when attending a patient you never know who are working with which means conflicts are possible to happen. When serving guest giving them respect and professionalism shows your guest that you know what you’re doing which gives the appearance any patient would like to have an assurance of. Communication is the key to prosper in any career which is why I feel that volunteering at the soup kitchen was a big milestone as it developed my skills in communication as you have to have a clear and comprehensive way to understand what the guest needs are. While helping I found myself each day communicating with others and being more social which created a bigger bond with the people around me which developed myself esteem. While feeling rewarded with a sincere “Thank You” and leaving with a smile on their face is comforting to