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<\/p>\n\u201cWe\u2019ve really had some good success,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019ve had students from, I think, most of the high schools here in Prince Albert have been represented either this year or last year or the year before, which is nice to see.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
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Senga said part of the appeal is that students can earn a Grade 12 credit through the Ministry of Education by completing 100 volunteer hours between Grades 10 and 12. She said the program also gives young people a chance to see whether health care is a good fit for them.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s kids who are interested in health care but don\u2019t really know for sure if that\u2019s the right thing for them,\u201d she said. \u201cSo this is an opportunity to kind of see what health care is all about, get a little taste, and figure out whether that\u2019s the right thing for them or not.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Students volunteer for two hours once a week from November to May, with about 20 youths taking part each day from Monday through Thursday, Senga said. She said the program is designed to rotate students through different activities and visiting opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to Senga, the experience can help participants build leadership, empathy and communication skills while pushing them beyond their comfort zones. She said many students also speak about the impact of simple acts of kindness and the friendships they build with peers from other schools.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of them comment that they\u2019ve gained some empathy toward other people,\u201d she said. \u201cMany of them decide to go into health care, which is pretty awesome, as obviously that\u2019s a real side benefit of the program because we always need more health-care workers.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Senga said volunteers have formed meaningful connections with residents, including through regular games and visits, though organizers also encourage students to interact with a variety of people so they can experience the full scope of the program.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The program also recognized student achievement this year by awarding eight bursaries. Senga said four $500 Hannah and Hudson bursaries were funded by a private donor in honour of her grandchildren, while four more bursaries were supported through money donated by the former Victoria Hospital Auxiliaries. <\/p>\n
Looking ahead, Senga said the health authority will also need more volunteers when the new Victoria Hospital expansion space opens, particularly \u201cway finders\u201d who can help patients and visitors navigate the building.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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