Why I Want To Volunteer

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Nurses are constantly found volunteering for their communities. The nursing profession as a whole is founded on the desire to help others. During my years in the nursing program at Baker College of Cadillac, there were numerous opportunities to volunteer for individuals in our community. The first opportunity taken to volunteer was through Relay for Life. For this volunteer opportunity, I assisted with a fundraiser that raised awareness of the fight against cancer. Volunteers walked around a track for 6 hours to educate others that cancer never sleeps. As a future nurse, this volunteer experience gave me the opportunity to advocate for those who may not be able to do so themselves. Another opportunity to volunteer was at the Cadillac Free Health

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