Day One

Today was my first day volunteering at the Woodcrest Health Care Center in New Milford. I was a bit nervous at first because I didn't really know what to expect. I was assigned to shadow and help a woman named Kam who works there. Together we worked with a few others in the dementia wing of the building. It was a very tense and upsetting atmosphere at first. However, over time I realized how much of a difference it made for me to be there. I am a new face for the residents to see and talk to daily now. It makes it easier knowing that I have a positive impact on the residents and that I am helping make a difference.