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I Want to Be a Volunteer at the Nursing Home
Hi everyone! My name is Emma and I'm 10 years old. I'm in 5th grade and I love animals, playing outside, and reading books. Today I want to tell you about something really important to me - I want to be a volunteer at the nursing home near my house! You might be wondering - why would a kid like me want to spend time at a nursing home with a bunch of old people? Well, let me explain.
Last year, my grandmother who I call Gram moved into a nursing home. At first, I was really sad about it. I loved having Gram live close by and being able to visit her house all the time. We would bake cookies together, play games, and work on puzzles. Gram always had a warm hug and a story to share. When Gram moved to the nursing home, I didn't understand why she couldn't just live with us. My mom explained that Gram needed special care and assistance that our family couldn't
provide at home. She said the nurses and staff at the nursing home could take better care of Gram's needs.
I was pretty upset at first, but then my parents started taking me and my little brother to visit Gram at her new home. The nursing home seemed like a strange place at first. It smelled kind of funny and everything was really bright and clean, almost like a hospital.
But then I met some of the other residents besides Gram. There was a sweet lady named Rose who always wore pretty flower dresses. And a man named Jim who told amazing jokes. There were folks in wheelchairs and others who were walking slowly with canes. Some couldn't speak very well but they had huge smiles when I waved hello.
After a few visits, I started to realize that the nursing home wasn't such a sad place after all. Yeah, the people who lived there were old and some were sick. But there was also a lot of laughter, hugs, and friendship happening all around.
The residents seemed to really light up when children like me came around. You could tell they missed having kids and grandkids around to play with and share stories. Some of them didn't have family who visited very often, which made me feel bad.
That's when I got the idea - I wanted to become a volunteer at the nursing home! I could come spend time with the residents, keep them company, help them with little tasks, and hopefully make their days a little brighter.
I asked my mom about it and she said volunteering at my age is allowed as long as a parent comes with me. I got all excited thinking about all the things I could do - read stories out loud, help call bingo games, take residents for walks outside when it's nice out, make holiday cards and crafts with them. I could even bring my well-behaved dog Roxy to visit and let the animal-lovers pet her.
Of course, not everyone at the nursing home will want me around. Some of the residents might be grumpy or confused. And sometimes it might be a little sad, like when someone I became friends with gets really sick or passes away. But overall, I think being a volunteer kid is something I can do to make a difference.
My grandmother Gram is a perfect example of why this is important to me. Before she moved, her house always felt so cozy because of all the decorations and belongings she had collected over the years. But when she moved to the nursing
home, she could only bring some small momentos and pictures. Her room seemed plain and not as much like \"home\".
Whenever I visit Gram now, she lights up and gives me a big hug. She tells me about her day and the activities she did. We still bake cookies together when I'm there, and she brags about me to the other residents like I'm the most amazing kid ever. I know it makes her happy to see a familiar young face.
I hope that by volunteering, I can be that bright spot for other residents as well. I'll get to know their stories, their likes and dislikes. I'll joke with them, admire their treasures and photos, and just be a caring young person to talk to.
Maybe some will even become like extra grandparents to me! How cool would it be to have multiple grandmas and grandpas whose days I could make better just by being there? In return, I'll learn from their wise advice and hear about how life used to be back in the day.
Sometimes adults forget that even kids can be volunteers and lend a hand. We might be small, but we have a lot of energy, laughs, and love to share with others. I hope I can use those things to brighten the lives of the residents and let them know someone special is thinking of them.
If my dream comes true, I'll be an official nursing home volunteer kid! I've already started making a list of game ideas, craft projects, and jokes to use. Maybe they'll even let me dress up in fun costumes for the holidays. No matter what, when I'm there I'll be giving my full warmth and silliness to residents who could use a little extra cheer. I can't wait to start making their days better!
篇2
My Big Wish to Visit the Nursing Home
I have a really big wish that I've been thinking about for a long time. I know it might sound a little strange coming from a kid like me, but I really want to go visit a nursing home and spend time with the grandmas and grandpas who live there. I want to be a volunteer and help out however I can!
My friends think I'm kind of weird for wanting to do this. They'd much rather go to the playground or see a movie. But to me, the idea of getting to meet some sweet old ladies and gentlemen and maybe putting a smile on their faces sounds like the most fun of all!
You see, I absolutely love my own grandparents. Grandma and Grandpa live just down the street from us, and I'm lucky
enough to get to visit them almost every day after school. As soon as I race in through their front door, Grandma envelops me in a huge hug that feels like being hugged by a cuddly teddy bear. She always has a plate of warm chocolate chip cookies waiting for me as a special after-school snack.
Then Grandpa and I will plop down on the couch to watch a little TV together and he'll put his arm around me. Even though Grandpa has gotten pretty old and his memory isn't what it used to be, he still remembers all the words to silly songs from when he was a kid. We'll sing goofy old tunes together and crack up laughing at the funny lyrics.
Spending time with Grandma and Grandpa is truly the best part of my day, every single day. Their house always feels so cozy and warm, filled with hugs, treats, silliness and love. I feel so incredibly lucky to have grandparents who love me so much and take such good care of me.
But the thought that makes me really sad is realizing that not every kid is as fortunate as I am. There are lots of older men and women living at nursing homes who don't have grandchildren coming to visit them. Can you imagine how lonesome that must feel? To be all alone without your family around as you start getting more old and frail? It makes my heart hurt for them.
That's why I want so badly to be able to go spend time with some of the residents at a local nursing home. If I can't be their real grandchild, maybe I could be like an \"adopted\" grandchild and bring a little bit of warmth and happiness into their lives. I could go visit them, give them hugs, chat and joke around with them, or read stories out loud to them. Anything to help them feel special and put a smile on their face!
I've tried explaining my wish to Mom and Dad, but they don't seem to fully understand why a young kid like me would want to go hang out with a bunch of old people. They think a nursing home might be kind of a sad, depressing place for a child. But I don't think it would be sad at all! To me, it would be like a fun clubhouse full of adorable grandmas and grandpas to dote on me. Just being around those sweet older folks and making them feel loved for a little while would honestly make me happier than absolutely anything else.
My big generous heart has lots of love to go around, so why not share it will some people who could really use an extra dose of cheer in their lives? I may be just a kid, but I have a huge capacity for caring about others. And old people have a lifetime of amazing stories and wisdom to share in return.
At school the other day, we learned that senior loneliness is a major issue in our country. My teacher told us how millions of elderly people feel isolated and starved for company, especially those without nearby family members to visit them regularly. He explained how tremendously beneficial it can be, both practically and emotionally, when young volunteers donate their time to keeping seniors company.
After the lesson, I ran up to my teacher to passionately tell him all about my dream of going to work at a nursing home as a volunteer. I could almost see the stars twinkling in my eyes as I gushed about how I was going to bring laughter, cuddles and cookies to every resident there. My teacher looked a little taken aback at first by my over-the-top enthusiasm. But then he got a soft smile on his face and told me what an extraordinarily kindhearted young man I was.
He said that kind of warmth and generosity towards our community elders is an incredibly special quality that not many kids possess at such a young age. My teacher promised to look into any volunteer programs in our area for students to do simple tasks assisting at nursing homes. He said he would talk to my parents about getting me signed up if there were any
opportunities available that would be appropriate for a child my age.
I can't even tell you how unbelievably excited I was to hear that my teacher was going to help make my dream a reality! I spent the whole rest of the day feeling like I was walking
篇3
I Want to be a Volunteer at the Nursing Home
Hi, my name is Johnny and I'm 10 years old. I go to Oakwood Elementary School and I'm in 5th grade. My teacher, Mrs. Roberts, sometimes gives us writing assignments and this is one of them. She asked us to write about something we want to do to help others. Well, I really want to volunteer at the nursing home near my house!
There's this big building called Sunny Valley Nursing Home right down the street from where I live. Every time I ride my bike past it, I see a bunch of old people just sitting outside on the benches or in wheelchairs. Some of them look really sad and lonely. It makes me feel bad for them.
You see, my grandma lives at Sunny Valley. She's 87 years old and has been there for 2 years now ever since she broke her hip really bad and couldn't live alone anymore. I go visit her
every Sunday after church with my mom and dad. Grandma is always super happy to see us. Her face just lights up! But I notice that a lot of the other old people don't seem to have any visitors at all.
Whenever I'm there, I try to be friendly and say hi to the other people living at Sunny Valley, not just my grandma. Some of them are really nice and smile back at me. But others don't respond much. A few of them can't even talk anymore. It's like they're just lost in their own little worlds. That must be so sad and boring for them.
I hear the nurses and aides say there aren't enough of them to spend much time with each person, except for giving them medicine, food, and baths. They're always rushing around looking stressed out. I get that it's a tough job taking care of so many old people all day. But still, it makes me feel bad that a lot of the residents don't get much personal attention or activities to do.
That's why I think it would be really nice if I could go volunteer there sometimes! I'm sure those old people could use some cheering up and entertainment. I'm a pretty friendly kid and I'm good at talking to adults. I could go around and visit with whoever wants some company for a little while. We could chat,
play games, help them write letters, read stories together, or just sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.
I'm also pretty good at arts and crafts. We could do fun little projects like making holiday decorations, drawing pictures, or working on other crafty things together. I could bring materials from home and set up a craft table. I'll bet a lot of the residents would really enjoy getting creative and working with their hands if someone was there to help them. It would give their hands and minds something to do instead of being bored all day.
For the residents who can't communicate much anymore, I could just sit with them, give them hand massages, play soothing music, or watch old movies with them. Sometimes just having another person's caring presence can brighten their day. My mom says human touch and interaction is so important, especially for the elderly.
I've been learning a lot about aging and memory loss in my science and health lessons at school. Keeping the elderly active and socially engaged is super important for their physical and mental well-being. Loneliness and lack of stimulation can make their memories get worse faster. So my volunteering could actually help reduce cognitive decline!
Of course, I know there would need to be some rules and training first before I could start volunteering. I would need an adult supervisor with me at all times. And I'd have to learn how to properly interact with people who have conditions like dementia. But I'm a responsible kid and quick learner. I'm sure with training I could do it!
I think my experiences visiting my own grandma at Sunny Valley would help me relate better to the residents too. I've seen firsthand how they live and what some of their needs are. I have a lot of patience and care for the elderly after watching my grandma struggle with getting older. Kindness and empathy are two of my strongest qualities according to my report cards. I know it might sound like a strange thing for a 10-year-old to want to do. Most kids my age probably want to volunteer at an animal shelter or something. But helping out at the nursing home just feels like the right fit for me. My heart goes out to those residents and I want to do something to add sunshine to their days. They've lived such long lives and deserve to have people care about them.
I already talked to my parents about my idea and they think it's wonderful of me to want to volunteer with the elderly. My dad says it will teach me a lot about caring for others, gratitude,
and what really matters in life. My mom got tears in her eyes and gave me a big hug when I told her. She was so proud of me for wanting to spend time with \"the forgotten ones\" as she calls them. They said they will help get the process started if I keep my grades up.
So that's my big dream for now - to be an official volunteer at Sunny Valley Nursing Home! Of course, I'll still make time for normal kid activities like soccer, video games, and hanging out with friends. But I'll feel really good about myself devoting a few hours every week to spend with the residents too. I think we could all brighten each other's lives through volunteering. It would be so rewarding to make them feel loved, appreciated, and not so alone in this world. I can't wait to get started!
篇4
I Want to Be a Volunteer at the Nursing Home
Hi, my name is Emily and I'm 10 years old. I'm in the 5th grade at Oakridge Elementary School. For my school's
community service project this year, I really want to volunteer at the nursing home near my house. Let me tell you why!
You see, my grandma lives at Shady Pines Nursing Home just down the street from me. Every weekend, my mom and dad
take me to visit her there. Shady Pines is a nice clean place with a pretty courtyard and garden area outside. All the residents have their own little rooms, but they also have big living rooms where they can sit and watch TV or just hang out together.
My grandma is 87 years old and she's the best! She's so sweet and funny. She's always making jokes and laughing. She has the cutest little wrinkles around her eyes from smiling so much over the years. Grandma never misses a chance to give me a big hug and kiss when I come to visit. She's basically my best friend!
But you know what's really sad? A lot of the other residents at Shady Pines don't have many visitors. There are some older people there who don't have any family left, or whose kids and grandkids live too far away to visit very often. It makes me feel awful to see some of the lonely people just sitting alone in the hallway or courtyard with nobody to talk to.
One time, I saw this really nice old man named Mr. Jenkins alone in the courtyard. He looked so bored just staring out at nothing. So I went over and started chatting with him. I told him about my favorite TV shows and video games, and he told me all about growing up on a farm when he was a kid back in the 1930s! We ended up talking for almost an hour before my parents had
to leave. Mr. Jenkins seemed really happy to have some company and said I made his day.
That's when I realized how much I enjoy spending time with the senior citizens at the nursing home. They just light up when you show them some kindness and give them a chance to talk and joke around. Ever since then, I've made an effort to visit with other residents besides just my grandma when I go to Shady Pines. And it's honestly been some of the most fun I've ever had! Like there's this one lady named Mrs. Rosales who's originally from Mexico. Her English isn't great but she's an absolute riot! She's always tricking me into playing card games for snacks and trying to teach me crazy handclapping games. I've learned a ton of Spanish from her too. Entonces, ahora puedo hablar un poquito español! Get it? That means \"So now I can speak a little Spanish!\"
Then there's Mr. Patel who's from India. He used to be an engineer and he's a total brainiac. We'll play chess for hours and he'll try to stump me with crazy checkmate tricks. He's shown me tons of cool brainy games and riddles too. Mr. Patel says he wishes his own grandkids were as interested in learning as I am. Aww, shucks!
Basically, I've just fallen in love with all the sweet
grandparent-types at Shady Pines. They're always full of such awesome life stories and wisdom if you just take the time to listen. Plus they keep me endlessly entertained with their jokes, life advice, and general silliness. I crack up every time I visit! That's why for this year's school community service project, I really want to sign up to be a regular volunteer at Shady Pines Nursing Home. I know I'm just a kid, but I want to do anything I can to brighten up those older folks' days. Maybe I could help serve meals or drinks, call out bingo numbers, or just sit with people who want some friendly company. I'd be so proud to give back to those sweet seniors. They deserve to have people around who appreciate them.
Who knows, maybe once I start volunteering there I can even get some of my classmates to join me! How cool would it be if we could organize little song and dance shows to perform for the residents? Or help celebrate their birthdays with cards and cupcakes? I totally want to get the whole community involved in showering these elder citizens with love and respect. They've given so much to the world over their long lives—the least we can do is spend some quality time with them!
Elderly people can feel so lonely and forgotten at times, especially if their own family is unable to visit much. That's why making an effort to engage with the nursing home residents is so important to me. With a little kindness and compassion, those seniors light right back up! Getting to know them has been incredible. Behind those wrinkly faces, they're still funny, wise, total characters at heart. I just adore each and every one of them. So that's why I'm determined to land a volunteer spot at Shady Pines Nursing Home this year. I want to do my part in making sure those older gems never feel alone or bored even for a second. They deserve to keep smiling and laughing every single day for the rest of their golden years. Those amazing senior citizens have given all of us the precious gift of their long lives full of incredible stories and experiences. The very least I can do is try my best to give a little kindness, silliness, and youthful energy back to them! I can't wait to get started as their newest volunteer buddy.
篇5
My Dream of Being a Volunteer at a Nursing Home
Hi there! My name is Emily and I'm 10 years old. I'm in the 5th grade and I love school, playing with my friends, and reading
books. But today I want to tell you about my big dream for when I grow up a little bit more.
You see, last year my grandma had to move into a nursing home because she wasn't able to take care of herself anymore at her house. At first, I was really sad about it because I loved having grandma close by and getting to see her all the time. But then my mom explained that the nursing home was a good place for grandma where there were nice people to help take care of her.
The first time I went to visit grandma at the nursing home, I have to admit I was a little nervous. I had never been to a place like that before. But as soon as we walked in, I noticed how clean and pretty everything was. There were lots of plants and flowers and big windows letting in the sunshine. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and smiled at me.
When we got to grandma's room, she gave me a huge hug and I could tell she was so happy to see us. Her room looked just like a bedroom with her favorite blanket on the bed and some of her books and pictures. Best of all, grandma seemed very well taken care of. The nurses were incredibly nice and made sure she had everything she needed.
After that first visit, I couldn't wait to go back again. Grandma always had so many stories to tell me about all of her new friends at the nursing home. She would point to the different residents we passed in the hallways and whisper funny things about them to me, like \"That's Martha, and she is always trying to steal pudding cups from the kitchen!\" Then we would both crack up laughing, trying not to be too loud.
I loved seeing grandma hang out with the other seniors and do activities like painting, singing, or playing bingo. She had this total new life at the nursing home, and she seemed much happier than she had been for a while back at her house. There were always nurses and aides around to help her with whatever she needed. I felt so relieved that she was being so well cared for. One thing I noticed though was that some of the other residents didn't seem to have very many visitors. A few looked pretty lonely, just sitting alone in their rooms or out in the hallway without anyone to talk to. Whenever I saw that, it made me feel really sad for them. Don't they have any family or friends to come spend time with them, I wondered?
That's when I had the idea that when I'm older, I'd love to go volunteer at a nursing home in my free time. I could spend time visiting with some of the residents who don't have a lot of
company. We could talk, play games, or just sit outside and get some fresh air together. I may only be a kid but I'm a great listener, and I bet those seniors would have some fascinating stories to share with me about their lives.
I could also volunteer to help out with some of the nursing home's activities. Maybe I could assist the staff by helping get the supplies ready for an art class or a sing-a-long. Or I could help pass out snacks and beverages to the residents during movie time. I'm sure there are lots of little ways I could pitch in that would make things a little easier on the hard-working employees.
And you know what else I was thinking? I could bring my friends from school with me sometimes when we volunteer! Can't you just picture a group of kids coming to spend a fun afternoon with the older people at the nursing home? The residents would get a kick out of us, and we would have such a blast playing games, singing songs, or just chatting with them. It would be so great for kids like me to have a chance to interact with older people we don't normally get to spend much time around.
My friends and I could even put on little performances for the residents, like short plays or talent shows. We could make
props and costumes for the shows and let the seniors be our audience! I just know they would love watching us and it would make them feel happy and proud of us. Afterwards, we could walk around with little trays of fresh-baked cookies or lemonade to serve them as a treat.
Nursing home volunteers are so important, because a lot of the people living there can feel very lonely or bored with nothing to do all day. If I could help put some smiles on their faces and make their days a little brighter, that would mean everything to me. Just being a kid who is willing to come visit, chat, and give some attention to the older people there could really make their day.
Of course, I would learn so much from the experience of volunteering at a nursing home too. Those elderly residents have lived through decades of history and have all kinds of wisdom and life lessons to share. I could gain a whole new appreciation for everything previous generations have seen and accomplished. And face it, kids like me could use a little more practice at being patient, gentle and respectful toward our elders!
I also think it would give me a special perspective at a young age to see what it's like when people get very old and need extra care. It might inspire me to be a nurse, doctor, therapist or
maybe even open up my own senior's home one day. If I'm really lucky, maybe I'll even still have my own grandma around to come visit me when I'm a volunteer! That would be so awesome. So that's my big dream for the future - to become a volunteer at a nursing home in my free time. It combines some of my favorite things: being around older people like my beloved grandma, getting to be helpful, bringing smiles to others' faces, and most of all, forming special bonds with people I might not normally get to meet. Just thinking about it makes me excited! Maybe I'll even get started on this dream sooner than I think. I bet there are nursing homes near me that would let a kid like me start volunteering pretty soon. Then I really will be on my way to making a difference, one warm smile at a time!
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