As 2024 rolled in, I felt a surge of excitement and nerves swirling inside me. I turned 16! Finally reaching this milestone opened up a world of opportunities, not just in terms of driving or hanging out with friends, but also in pursuing my dreams of making a difference in the community.
Applying to the Evergreen Hospital’s volunteer program was a step into the unknown for me, a mix of excitement and nervousness. After submitting my application, I eagerly waited for a response, hoping for the opportunity to make a difference in my community. When the email finally came inviting me for an interview, my heart raced with anticipation. I arrived 20 minutes early on the interview day and waited at the front desk area on blue floor for the volunteer manager to escort me. This was my first interview ever! Walking into that room for the one-hour interview gave me the desire to prove myself worthy of this chance.
As the interview progressed, I found myself opening up about my passion for helping others, my eagerness to learn, what I was hoping to learn from this opportunity, and my commitment to making a positive impact. I soon found myself at ease, speaking from the heart, sharing my genuine enthusiasm for the opportunity to contribute to Evergreen Health’s mission. As the interview drew to a close, I couldn’t shake the feeling of uncertainty. Did I say the right things? Did I make a good impression? As I was waiting in the room, I heard the interviewer say “Congratulations, you’ve got the position!” and handed me all the paperwork to fill in and directed me to the Human Resources department for processing the paperwork and badge. In that moment, a wave of relief and joy washed over me, knowing that my journey with Evergreen Health had officially begun..