June 30th, 2008
Youth Give and Grow at CTMC

Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) is instilling the value of serving others in local youth. This summer 32 teenagers have selflessly volunteered their time to the hospital as part of its annual Junior Volunteer Program.

Each of the young students will spend five weeks assisting various departments at CTMC. The volunteers range from age 13 to 18 and each will spend approximately four hours per day, Monday through Friday, as they share their services with employees and visitors.

“These teenagers are learning important life skills such as community service, common courtesy and business etiquette,” said Belinda Gardner, Director of Volunteer Services.

The program is just one of the many outreach opportunities that CTMC offers. It provides an excellent opportunity for each young person to be exposed early on to the various fields in the health care profession. Several of the young men and women are returning volunteers from previous years.

By CLAY DESTEFANO
CTMC

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Back Row – Left to Right: Tanner McGhee, Gaige Musick, Zachary Lujan, Joey Botello, Sarah Martinez, Rachel Crawford, Anthony Avila

Second row from the back – Left to Right: Jacob Silva, Adrienne Acosta

Third row from the back – Left to Right: Jeremy Regalado, Brandon Lombardo, Emeri Lombardo, Tanisha Botello, Rebecca Cox

Front row – Left to Right: Gabby Medrano, Brandi Markert, Vania Shapiro, Kamrey Luza