August 1, 2011
This summer I worked at Cribs for Kids (C4K) in the Maternity Care Coalition. I learned new facts about safe sleep and SIDS prevention for babies that I did not previously know. Additionally, I learned how to use this information and explain it to our clients during home visits, office pick-ups, and workshops. Along with this education, we provide Pack 'n Plays to families that cannot otherwise afford to purchase a safe place for their baby to sleep.
Everyone immediately welcomed me on my first day at C4K. I was treated as a C4K advocate and not just a summer intern. I was able to share the responsibilities of all of the team members. I was able to learn and do most of the components of the program from taking calls off our hotline, enrolling clients, scheduling their appointment, and providing the education. This was a wonderful experience for me because I was able to enhance communication skills with the clients that I will need as I advance in my career.
Everyone immediately welcomed me on my first day at C4K. I was treated as a C4K advocate and not just a summer intern. I was able to share the responsibilities of all of the team members. I was able to learn and do most of the components of the program from taking calls off our hotline, enrolling clients, scheduling their appointment, and providing the education. This was a wonderful experience for me because I was able to enhance communication skills with the clients that I will need as I advance in my career.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I personally experienced the results of this organization the most during home visits to our clients. This is the time where we provide the safe sleep education and SIDS prevention to clients in their homes. I have learned so much about the families we serve in this environment. It is so amazing to see the families grateful for the service we have provided.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
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MY ROLE:
Volunteer & I worked as an advocate on the Cribs for Kids Team helping to provide safe sleep education and Pack 'n Plays to new mothers who otherwise would not have a safe environment for their babies to sleep. .
