Professional and personal development of medical college students in the process of volunteering

This article discusses the impact of volunteering on the professional and personal development of students. In the context of increasing requirements for the training of specialists who are ready to effectively solve professional problems, this problem is of particular importance. The article analyzes the key concepts of the study: volunteering; professional and personal development, student of a medical college. Volunteering was defined as a pedagogical tool capable of solving the issues of effective professional and personal development of future specialists. The article analyzes the importance of volunteering for the professional and personal development of students, provides fragments of this activity organized at the Zelenodolsk Medical College.The information presented in the article demonstrates the active involvement of future doctors in volunteer activities. Their participation in the Victory Volunteers Project is of particular importance. Even brief information about the Project allows us to assess its importance in the acquisition of not only important professional skills, but also personal qualities that are significant for the medical profession. The study of the personal development of student volunteers showed positive results in their development, in training, and in increasing their readiness for professional activities. In conclusion of the article, brief conclusions are made on the study.