This summer, 17-year-old Gangul Gabadage is using his summer to give back in a very personal way.
He's one of 160 teens volunteering as part of St. Joseph's "volunteen" program.
"I want to give back everything they gave back to me," Gabadage said.
Gabadage's brother Nimna suffered from severe asthma attacks when he was younger.
"If I was doing something, like crying hard or laughing, I would just run out of breath," Nimna said. "I just couldn't breathe. It would get pretty serious."
Doctors helped Gabadage's brother get better. Now Gabadage wants to help others.
"There's so many people here that need help, and I know I can't do everything, but I'm doing my part and I want to help as many people as possible," Gabadage said.
For four hours a week, Gabadage answers phones and stuffs folders.
St. Joseph's volunteer specialist said it's good to see him volunteering at the hospital.
"It's an important life lesson to give back," said volunteer specialist Mary Long. "When you have something and been rewarded and helped so much in your family and be able to do that and give back to other people, I think this is important for teens to learn."
For Gabadage, it's just a way to say thank you.