During my shift of volunteering at the hospital I usually stay in the supply room. But once in a while I get the opportunity to go out of the room to deliver a package to a certain departement like pediatrics. On my way to the route I saw a woman that was confused and seemed to look lost. I asked her if she needed help to get to her destination. As I was about to tell her the directions I instead chose to walk with her to find the room.
While doing this act of random kindness I felt proud to be a volunteer and that I actually helped somebody out. It was the direct opposite feeling then I was expecting it to be because I thought it would feel uncomfortable and awkward. After helping out the woman the rest of my shift felt more interesting. Usually my shift is focused on finding the things in the supply room for each departement. For the rest of the shift it made me happier and I wasn't as tired when I had to deliver packages throughout the hospital. Without me I am sure the woman would have found her destination later on, or somebody else would have given her the directions. But when at a hospital it feels like everybody is busy and it is hard to ask for simple directions not to distract them.
