These past two weeks have really shown me how far I've come since volunteering at HHH back in August 2008. We had a young woman start volunteering with us last week. Whenever a new volunteer comes, I immediately hope for two things: that I can get along easily with that person, and that I can properly teach everything I know. It's through these small teaching encounters that I realize just how much I've learned myself.
There are also a few "life lessons" that I've learned since being here. I've realized that help is available for all who seek it. As cliche as that sounds, it really is true. We are social beings, with the need to have some kind of camaraderie with others. Regardless of race, sex, class, or any other classification groups we divide into, I feel that helping others should know no bounds. It's a privilege to witness how people help each other here all the time. Another thing: humor is universal. When patients open up to us and we get to joking around, we create a bond that shows we are equal, despite all of our life issues. I never thought that I would ever interact so much with the homeless. To be able to share laughs with them just shows that humor can be understood by all.
To sum it up, reach out to others with open arms, and don't discriminate with your help! I promise it's a great feeling.
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