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(Bluefield)—“People are at their best when they are helping others,” noted Melissa Haye, Director of the Radiologic Technology program at Bluefield State College. Several years ago, Haye and the program faculty incorporated a “volunteerism component” into the program and the benefits have been multidimensional. The Radiologic Technology class of 2004 invested 440 hours in volunteer and community service.
“Our students’ efforts have benefited several organizations, including the American Red Cross, the V.A. Medical Center, area hospitals, a volunteer fire department, assisted living homes, the Salvation Army, Pam’s Place, and many more,” Haye said. “I really believe that the program can help instill a lifelong “volunteer ethic” for our students. Their involvement has helped these organizations expand their ability to serve and help others.”
“Several students told me they didn’t realize that volunteering would be as fulfilling as they’ve learned through experience that it can be,” she added. “The ‘volunteerism component’ gives students the motivation and opportunity to involve themselves in their communities. They’ve learned that there are many ways to help—from reading stories to senior citizens to cleaning up a community that has been devastated by flooding, our students are helping others and, as a result, helping themselves.”
January 31, 2005
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