29 teens recognized for volunteering at McLeod Health Clarendon

Posted

McLeod Health Clarendon recently recognized area teens for their participation in the hospital's third-annual Teen Summer Volunteer Program. An appreciation dinner was held at the hospital on Aug. 12 to thank the teens for their service. This year, 29 teens volunteered 2,176 hours throughout the hospital.

During their summer vacation, these teens volunteered to work directly with hospital health care professionals for at least 20 hours per month gaining experience in a variety of health care occupations.

Stacy Mosier, volunteer coordinator for McLeod Health Clarendon, gave some brief information on the program and expressed her gratitude to the volunteers.

"For 11 weeks, I had the opportunity to work with 29 incredibly committed Junior Volunteers. This impressive group of young people made a significant contribution to our hospital in such a short time. Their countless hours of service made a difference in the lives of our patients, families, visitors and hospital staff. I have been overwhelmed by their dedication, their desire to make a difference and their willingness to give back to their community. They all brought an overwhelming amount of joy to our patients and staff," Mosier said.

Paul Schumacher, McLeod Health Clarendon associate vice president of ancillary services, also expressed his gratitude to the volunteers for their many hours of service to the hospital during the summer.

"They all are to be commended for sharing their time and talents with us. We hope they will remember this as a rewarding experience and that it helps each of them to decide if a career in health care is right for them," Schumacher said.

At the conclusion of the ceremony, Mosier encouraged all of the teens to return for next year's Summer Teen Volunteer Program. For more information on how to become a volunteer at McLeod Health Clarendon, please call Stacy Mosier at (803) 435-5287.

McLeod Health Clarendon Junior Volunteers included: Ava Ambroggio, Shannon Baker, Kaitlyn Best, Breanna Boykin, Dylan Bradoc, William Buyck, Anna Christensen, Katelyn Charnock, Tylashia Dixon, Erika Durant, Olivia Durant, Jakiya Frierson, Shyanne Hilton, Macey Jans, Meri Ellen Johnson, Shellbee Jones, Lake Killman, Brikell Livingston, Donaijha Mack, Resse McIniss, Bailey Moore, Morgan Morris, Jack Owens, Aarsh Patel, Lane Phillips, Tomiko Pringle, Julius Ragin, Grace Tindal and Emily Vining.