SERVICE LEARNING PROJECT

THE GARDEN HOME

Monica Downe
November, 27th
Uni 203
 THE GARDEN HOME
oA Nursing home private institution, long-term care facility that provides nursing care

oFacility consists of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and resident care workers

oLocated on 310 North River Road in Charlottetown

oThe Facility can hold up to 134 residents at a time

WHY?
oYouth Volunteer since May of 2017

oPassionate about helping others

oRelates to my career pathway

WHAT IS MY ROLE?
oMain volunteer duties: Fancy Cup Club & Music Therapy

oOther duties include: Coffee & tea, crumb-catchers, room visits

RESULTS & BENEFITS
oPositive impact in my life and the lives of others

oRewarding volunteer opportunity

oI benefit the residents, but the residents also benefit me two way street

oKindness & patience is key

 APPLYING LEADERSHIP
oDiscovered new leadership traits: sociability & integrity

oPracticed interpersonal skills

oDemonstrated task-oriented & relationship-oriented behaviors

WHAT I LEARNED ABOUT LEADERSHIP THEORY
oLeadership skills come through in many different situations

oIt is important to get out of your comfort zone

oBelieve in yourself and your abilities

 GET INVOLVED

http://peiseniorshomes.com/ga
rdenhome/