A:Hi B,any plans this Sunday?
B:Hi A,I need to do volunteer work at the hospital this Sunday.
A:That sounds interesting.What exactly is a volunteer?And what type of skills would you need?
B:A volunteer is simply a person who is willing to give some time to help.As far as skills,I don't think you really need any.Just a willingness to help.
A:But don't you need medical skills to volunteer at a hospital?
B:No.The volunteers at the hospital do not actually provide medical service.We do simple tasks such as bring meals to the patients' rooms,assist the hospital staff move a patient from one room to another room,or walk a patient out when he/she is being discharged.
A:I see.But I thought the hospital already has staff to do all that type of work?
B:Well,not all hospitals have the budget to hire so many staff.Therefore they rely on volunteers,such as myself,to come in during weekends to give a hand.
A:That sounds like a great thing to do.I would be interested in becoming a volunteer too!
B:That's easy.Just come with me this Sunday.I'll give you a call around 9am and we can meet at the bus stop.
A:OK!See you then.