{"id":78898,"date":"2026-09-08T18:26:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T22:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=78898"},"modified":"2026-09-08T18:26:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T22:26:31","slug":"ucf-student-logs-600-volunteer-hours-at-lvim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/09\/08\/ucf-student-logs-600-volunteer-hours-at-lvim\/","title":{"rendered":"UCF Student Logs 600 Volunteer Hours at LVIM"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

That is a major milestone! Logging 600 volunteer hours at Lakeland Volunteers in Medicine (LVIM)<\/strong> is no small feat\u2014it represents a massive amount of dedicated service to providing free, high-quality healthcare to the uninsured residents of Polk County.<\/p>\n\n\n

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PHOTO CREDIT | LVIM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Whether Sayra\u00a0Granados is assisting with patient intake, working in clinical operations, helping out in the pharmacy, or providing administrative support, hitting 600 hours makes a tangible, lasting impact on the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a UCF student and a New Jersey native, Sayra graduated in just three years and is spending her gap year preparing for medical school. She discovered LVIM through a physician she shadowed. Sayra was immediately drawn to our mission and the opportunity to serve her community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why 600 Hours Matters at LVIM<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Healthcare Impact:<\/strong> LVIM relies heavily on volunteer power to operate. Dedicated volunteers help keep operations smooth, ensuring thousands of patient visits and prescriptions are covered every year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Community Value:<\/strong> For a community-funded organization, long-term volunteers represent tens of thousands of dollars in donated labor and expertise.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Recognition:<\/strong> Reaching high milestone tiers often qualifies volunteers for special local recognition, awards, or feature highlights in volunteer updates!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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