Friday, July 3, 2009
Voluntary Opportunities
One of the best uses of available time is to volunteer in NGOs. What are these NGOs? These are non-governmental organizations who contribute to Singapore in various ways. Some organizations are for children who need special or additional help, youths who need guidance, and even adults or older folks who need someone to listen to.
I have chosen to volunteer my time to 2 organization: (1) youths development and (2) an organization that focuses on providing unique help to desperate "end of the rope" situations. I believe I can use my experience in these organizations to better the youth's chance of re-engagement with the same society they are running away from. Also, it will be a humbling experience for me to help the desperate 'end of the rope' group. Hopefully, I can turn these around and they can in turn contribute to themselves, their families and society in general. It will then be a satisfying experience for me personally.
Each of these is a new environment and as a new person - a volunteer and a retiree like me -needs to learn what's the organization and how they do things. I also need to acquire new skills that is essential for me to be effective. Training starts immediately next week for 3 months. I am looking forward to using my time well.
This is my way of paying forward. This is something I have not been able to do at all while working. This is also a way to learn humility, be contented with what I have, and the chance to better myself.
Nothing is more gratifying than giving..it is through giving that we receive.
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