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Junior Volunteers
Offering the unique opportunity to introduce young people ages 14 to 18 to medicine, our Junior Volunteer Program allows students to join us on missions. The Junior Volunteer is one of the hardest working members of the Blanca’s House team. Junior Volunteers support the running our hospital operations. They assist in patient intake, triage, data and medical notes input, and have the opportunity to observe in and out of the operating rooms. In addition, the following assistance is part of the responsibilities of a Junior Volunteer:
- Lifting and moving equipment
- Transporting patients
- Escorting patients
- Maintenance of paperwork
- Translation (where applicable)
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Lucas Bui, Junior Volunteer
Volunteering with Blanca’s House was an incredibly rewarding and eye-opening experience. From the moment we arrived on the mission, there was a strong sense of purpose and unity among the team. Despite coming from different backgrounds—medical professionals, students, and volunteers like myself—we all shared a common goal: to make a difference in the lives of people who lack access to basic healthcare. One of the most powerful aspects of the trip was the sense of community we built with both the local patients and the team. Everyone supported one another, whether it was helping translate for a patient, assisting in organizing medical supplies, or simply sharing stories during our breaks. There was no hierarchy—just collaboration, compassion, and hard work. Working side-by-side with doctors, nurses, and other volunteers taught me the value of empathy, teamwork, and resilience. Seeing how much of an impact we could make in such a short time was humbling. I left the experience with a deep sense of gratitude and a stronger desire to pursue service-oriented work in the future.