Calum Connelly - Barnet Hospital Volunteer 2017/2018
I have always carried an interest in human health throughout my studies, but it was not until I volunteered at Barnet Hospital that I began to consider a career in Medicine as my future profession. For over a year I rotated across three departments; a dementia ward, a stroke ward and the A&E unit. Supporting healthcare professionals and befriending patients gave me a plethora of fantastic experiences to reflect and learn from, whilst also strengthening my interpersonal skills and ability at working in a multidisciplinary team. Not only this, my time at Barnet Hospital provided me with a deeper insight into the day-to-day operations of a hospital across different wards which was hugely beneficial when applying to university. Right now, I am studying Medicine at University College London which has been brilliant so far. Keen to carry on volunteering at university and help the future generation of medical students, I am now a mentor for Target Medicine – a widening participation initiative aimed at helping students from underrepresented backgrounds with their university application. I think that it is a privilege to be able to aid a group of students through a difficult time in their academic careers, helping them turn an aspiration into a reality. Over the course of my next six years, I hope to continue as a Target Medicine representative and take on roles within the larger student body here at UCL which should be a new and exciting challenge.
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Isabelle Murray - Barnet Hospital Volunteer 2016/2017
Volunteering at Barnet Hospital was an incredible experience for me for many reasons; it made me realise I enjoyed working in a medical environment, and I loved meeting new people and doing my bit to help the community. By volunteering I was able to apply to both the course and universities I wanted to, as it provided me with an understanding of the foundation levels of care. It increased my confidence as it took me completely out of my comfort zone, and I had to be the one to initiate conversations with patients. I’ve learnt so much from not only the staff, but the patients at Barnet Hospital, whose stories were enriching and provided an insight into the lives of those around me. Currently I am volunteering at a youth organisation, which teaches children leadership skills. I enjoy being able to support their development, and watch how they grow from young teenagers into kind and enthusiastic leaders. I am also working at a netball club, where I teach primary school girls basic netball skills and manage their league games. I love being part of the netball community, and having to ability to shape young girls into fantastic netballers. Volunteering at Barnet Hospital was truly inspiring, and I enjoyed and learnt from every minute of it! |