Steadily Volunteering

This week I volunteered three hours at Legacy Clinic. I was particularly struck by the friendliness of the staff this week. Every person from the staff which I have come into contact with at the clinic has been very welcoming to me despite their very busy schedules. I think it takes a very special type of person to work in a clinic like Legacy. Many of the patients I have seen at the clinic are noticeably having a difficult time with chronic disease (particularly HIV), drug use, and/or financial trouble. By no means does every patient at the clinic have these issues, but I have noticed that the clinic has an open door to all of these groups of people. It is wonderful to see how much respect all patients receive at the clinic. When it comes to administration of medicine, the treatment should be available to all, and all who are receiving the treatment should be treated with the same dignity and respect. This desire for dignity, respect, and good treatment is one of the commonalities shared between all people. The witnessing of this type of care at Legacy Clinic is very inspiring and makes me proud to be a part of their service to the community.