It’s not meaningless at all. It is important to have people who genuinely care and are trying to do what’s best for the community to take part.
If you have the time and the motivation then absolutely go for it. Try to make your part of the world that little bit better
I’ve experienced exactly the same with my son. He was in hospital for about two weeks but is now absolutely fine.
Really scary and distressing time, I still get wobbly when thinking about it… but the doctors and nurses will look after him.
I hope you’re doing okay. At least as okay as you can be. Don’t forget to eat and sleep yourself.