On the West Bank of the University of Minnesota campus is the Amplatz Children's Hospital. The Care Partner's Program is a unique program that provides non-medical support for patients and families undergoing pediatric blood and marrow transplant and pediatric hematology/oncology.
As a Clinic Volunteer, I run the craft and activity station in the Journey Clinic waiting room. I volunteer one shift a week, and the length can vary between 3.5-5 hours. I entertain younger patients and their siblings while they wait for their appointments. Depending on how busy the waiting room is I also visit patients in their rooms. I bring games and crafts, or sometimes simply provide companionship during the wait.
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