Twin Cities Hospital junior volunteers awarded $6,000 in scholarships
–Twin Cities Community Hospital offers volunteer opportunities to local high school students who are looking to gain real-life experience in a hospital setting, and for those who want to make a difference in people’s lives.
Three junior volunteers at Twin Cities received scholarships that totaled $6,000, which will go towards their college education:
- Kate Fisher – Cuesta College
- Lydia Snyder – Cuesta College
- Maya Keyer – San Diego State University
In addition, the volunteer program at Twin Cities Community Hospital donated $5,000 to the Cuesta College endowment.
Funds for the scholarship program come from profits earned in the volunteer-run hospital gift shop and other fundraisers. The junior volunteer program requires students maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and volunteer a minimum of 120 hours at the hospital.
Volunteers at Twin Cities Community Hospital are a vital part of the hospital, providing a great resource for patients, families, visitors and employees.