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Stouffville Sun-Tribune (Stouffville, ON), 6 Mar 2010, M09

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Rigo explains that many students are drawn to the hospital because of their interest in health care, while others develop this interest after they have had the opportunity to learn and volunteer in the health-care environment. "We strive to make sure students have a positive volunteer experience. and put into the hosp: Alex Prosser, an in the hospital's er has trained more volunteers throug? and says his expe grandfather has h: hospital's younger to watch them an‘ progressing," Pros happy to see then experiences." ' voluntt their p and ta] Keith S The cor generations role and he hospital cc volunteers and vice versa," explains Rigo. their positions and take pride 1' Keith Simmons, student voluntee summer. “Studer Passing the torch to the next generation and helps 'nces. explains to the h connection VOL lelps integrate community. “ nunteer coc Students 56 1e hospital a sser, an expt )ital’s emerg prepares MRBKHRM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITBI. (OBPOMWION "ion between these )ares students for their ntegrate them into the unity. “Our seasoned very strongly about here at the hospital in what they do," says the hospital's summer 3r coordinator this past ats see how much they )ital and mirror that." 1 experienced volunteer rmergency department, 3 than a dozen student ah the summerorogram y do, says 1's summer )r this past much they commitment of Markham Stouffville Hospital's seasoned volunteers and the relationships formed across generations. As Rigo explains, "It is this exchange of knowledge that helps our volunteers from all generations learn, grow and be the best they can be." “I like helping appreciated here," whole new experie take with me." With 300 summ says, "I want to later in my life . be a good expel As a volunte challenges of w department up with everything running erran< patients. Vinny assistant this pas Universit many of our student volunteers end up coming back and joining the hospital as physicians, nurses and professionals," 3V6 Iolunteer, ma es of working am up close] rything from errands to summer st hospital giving to thanks U tur, a volunteer patient the emergency department ummer is attending the )f Toronto this wear and Toronto this ye; work in the medk and I thought this aur w1tnes‘ ; in the em 3, assisting 1 making b‘ interactin ant volunteers ch year, the e community the ongoing m Stouffvflle Vinny Hour, 0 past Markham Stouffville Hospital summer student volunteer, and Rlex Prosser prepare to greet and direct patients In the hospital's emergency; department WITH THIS RD SfiUE !O% COMING APRIL lst 2010: ONLINE SHOPPING! www.dreamalittledreambabyxom Ra: Sunshine Kids- W. Baby Boutique DUTAILER IET (Elli?er WW gro

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