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Volunteering~At the Dentist's

It's often said that going to the dentist is awful and causes the churning dread in the stomach.

But that's only when you're the victim, ahem,the patient.

It's actually not that bad when you're working at the dentist's. My dentist offered me a spot available for volunteer work at her dental surgery, which I eagerly took, seeing that not many volunteer opportunities had opened up. I started a two weeks ago and so far I have learnt about the following:

how to set up an appointment and payment records on a special program on the computer

hygiene procedures

calling/reminding patients about appointments

teeth model-making

cleaning teeth

setting up instruments for dental surgery

electronic payment system (HICAPS, Medicare, etc.)

Working as a volunteer at a dental surgery isn't actually so bad - it's not hard, doesn't take heaps of effort and stress, but it is a new experience, learning about dentistry from a different perspective other than the victim ;)

Inspirational Quote of the Day

"The eye is simply a lens; it is the brain that does the seeing."

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As they say, "Better late than never.."

Even if it's a bit late, I guess it's better than never, right? Well, I'm officially starting my DoE. I did my fitness and skill section today, and I am still looking/waiting for volunteer spots (bummer).

Volunteering was a little difficult to find; I tried local libraries, childcare centres, but the work times didn't match with mine and there were just too many other people who took the spot before I oculd (T.T).

I'm glad I did DoE, because now I can do sport at least once a week, which is awesome. I can get fitter, which is a massive positive for me, seeing that I haven't done sport for a year or two due to health issues (TT.TT). If I do more sport, hopefully I will gain a bigger appetite, which is also another positive for me.

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To begin, or set out, as on a journey or activity… …To appear or come suddenly into action, life, view, etc.

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The Start

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start [stahrt]

verb (used without object)

1. To begin or set out, as on a journey or activity.

2. To appear or come suddenly into action, life, view, etc.

3. To spring, move, or dart suddenly from a position or place.

4. To be among the entrants in a race or the initial participants in a game or contest.

5. To give a sudden, involuntary jerk, jump, or twitch, as from a shock of surprise, alarm, or pain.

"To begin, or set out, as on a journey or activity...

...To appear or come suddenly into action, life, view, etc."

Starting is difficult. One doesn't know where to begin. One doesn't know what path they will take to achieve their goal. And that person is me.

Good thing there's such thing called the Internet. The Duke of Edinburgh website, http://www.dukeofed.com.au/Default.aspx, helped with my lack and knowledge. So, having read the website as thoroughly as I could, this is what I gather:

- I need to complete several requirements, two of which I will need to participate for 3 months and the another for 6 months.

- These three requirements are:

- Skill; which can include art, music, dance, photography, public speaking, and pretty much any interest that can be developed

- Physical Recreation; which means participating in a sport of choice for 3 or 6 months, and

- Volunteering; which is similar to community service.

- The last requirement is to complete the 'Qualifying Journey' which is similar to an expedition.

- Each requirement needs an Assessor and they will help and guide me (hopefully!) as I work in each Section.

So! First off, I need to get my parents' permission. After handing in the note to my Co-ordinator, I will register online at the DoE website and start my online Record Book. After that, I will start considering what I will do for each section and work out which of the three sections (Skill, Phys. Rec., or Volunteering) I will do for an extra 3 months.

Once I have decided that, I will talk to my Co-ordinator about the Assessors and approach them. After all that's done, I will start discussing with them what I will do, how I will achieve my goals and how frequently my Assessors will check up on my progress. I will plan this out on a planner which I will update and check with my Assessors. Then, I should be all set, and I'll start!