Kirolos Eskandar
Mosbach, Germany
I wholeheartedly recommend the
volunteering experience. It provides
a unique opportunity to contribute
to the community, gain invaluable
skills, and make a difference in the
lives of others. The personal and
professional growth, coupled with
the sense of fulfillment from
helping others, makes it a truly
enriching and worthwhile endeavor.
When I initially enrolled in
the volunteering program at the
German hospital, I had high
expectations. I anticipated
gaining valuable insights into
the healthcare system, making a
positive impact on patients’
lives, and enhancing my
personal and professional
growth. I was looking forward
to a challenging yet rewarding
experience.
My volunteering primarily consisted of various tasks,
including patient support, administrative duties, and
occasional shadowing of healthcare professionals. I
found fulfillment in providing comfort to patients
and their families. The hands-on experience allowed
me to develop a deeper understanding of the
healthcare field.
Professionally, the program has broadened my
perspective and improved my communication and
organizational skills. Personally, it has been a
humbling experience that reinforced the importance of
empathy and compassion in healthcare. Witnessing the
resilience of patients and the commitment of
healthcare professionals has left a lasting impact on
my outlook on life.
I would highly recommend it, it
´s a great chance to get
exposed to different cultures
and rethink about someone´s
culture and prejudices that has
been inserted to a person, also
improving many soft and
professional skills and meeting
people you would have never met
if it wasn´t because of this
opportunity.