VolunTeen Testimonials

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• “This program has helped me come out of my shell and gain confidence and leadership abilities. It has also grown my heart for service and helped me figure out what I want to do in college and beyond.”
• “How far a little bit of kindness goes. Something so small could light up anyone’s day—so BE BOLD!”
• “VolunTeen has made quite a big impact on me as I understand more about the hospital environment and am better able to empathize with patient families.”
• “The VolunTeen Program truly showed me the value of servant leadership, and I will strive to be a servant leader.”
• “It allowed me to really connect with others and feel more grateful for my life and health, as well as opening my eyes to the challenges families go through.”
• “Being a VolunTeen is so humbling. It is such a great service opportunity and makes me want to keep coming back to Children's Hospital to make a difference.”
• “I learned how to step out of my comfort zone, communicate better, and be a reliable part of a team.”
• “This program continues to give me perspective each year and fuels my passion for pediatric patient care.”
• “I just think the relationships made—I’ll never forget the patients’ faces or the friends I made in my session. Truly, VolunTeen has changed my present and my future.”
• “The longer I reflect, the more thankful I am that God put this program and these people in my life. It was truly the best experience I have ever had.”