As a stroke survivor myself I Volunteered

for a year at SMDC on the 8th Floor in

The NeuroScience Intensive Care Unit

Marge & I have also voluntered with

Habitat for Humanity, Superior

Douglas County Humane Society

Red Cross Swimming Instructor

Local Quilting Clubs

Veterans Center, Superior

& the Minnesota DNR

The Main Entrance

One of 3 waiting rooms

on the 8th Floor NSICU Unit

With kitchen facilities, Phones, TV

and a beautiful view of Lake Superior

8th Floor NSICU Waiting Room Photo #2

Click Here To Visit S.M.D.C.'s Web Site

As a volunteer it's my responsibility to maintain 3 waiting room areas, make coffee, answer phones, visitors questions and generally help visitors in any way that I can.

In addition I run errands for the nursing staff as needed.

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