My high school is named after the historic orator Booker T. Washington. When I was a freshman, I saw his quotes throughout the school like, "I will permit no man to narrow and degrade my soul by making me hate him." When I'm reminded of this quote, I begin to control my temper and move on with life instead of dwelling on negative emotions. Similarly, Booker T. Washington's quote, "those who are happiest are those who do the most for others,” has also influenced my character. After my freshman year at Booker T. Washington, I volunteered during the summer. During June and July of 2019, I volunteered at Touro Infirmary LCMC Health for six weeks. By the end of those six weeks, I completed 97 community service hours. As a junior volunteer, I was able to pick a department. My departments were Pre-Operations and One Day Surgery. In Pre-Operations, I answered phone calls so patients can schedule an appointment for their surgery. In One Day Surgery, I helped the nurses fold patients' gowns for when they were out of surgery, and I paired blue, disposable polypropylene bonnets and shoe covers for surgeons. Because of this experience, I learned many things about the inner workings of a hospital. I learned that doctors and surgeons aren't the only people to be thankful for. The nurses and other staff were the gears, or the backbone, of the hospital. I learned about HIPPA laws and hospital codes like a code pink means a child abduction. I learned the importance of vaccinations and taking antibiotics properly. I learned that the hospital is similar to foodservice. By greeting people with a positive demeanor, you can make their visit a positive or negative experience. I was proud when I walked into Touro at 8 AM to greet people. This has shown me you are your happiest when you help your community. Unfortunately, due to Covid-19, I couldn't volunteer at a hospital again because we should always put the patients' health first. However, I look forward to volunteering in another department after the pandemic. This experience has helped solidify my career in the medical field.