Volunteering & Volunteer Students

During high school, I worked at Parkside Court Assisted Living in Columbus, Indiana. I worked in the restaurant, serving meals and cleaning the dining area.

Several times a year, Parkside Court has fun activities for the residents. These include fireworks, holiday celebrations, and many other events. My friend Grace, who also worked at Parkside Court, recently told me that she plans to volunteer at these events over the summer. As a result, I also signed up as a volunteer.

Although many of the residents I worked with have passed on, I am still looking forward to being there again. Working there was a great experience, and I have missed it more than I knew.

Working at Parkside Court, I never got much of an opportunity to get to know the residents outside of mealtime. Our interactions were brief, and although they happened on a regular basis for nearly a year, I am excited to spend extended amounts of time with them without the need to hurry.

Hopefully volunteering at Parkside Court will be as much fun as I’m expecting. I have volunteered in the past with many other organizations, including the YMCA, Americana Community Center, the Indianapolis Zoo, and Kidscommons, a children’s museum in Columbus. Each of these experiences was a great part of my life, and I’m excited to get the chance to volunteer at a place I know so well.