Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Book Donation Drive (15 Nov 09)
“With our strength, we brought joy, relief and knowledge to all.”
On the 15th November 2009(Sunday), it is our finale for Book Donation drive. Throughout the 3 weeks of strenuous collection and tedious in sorting of books from the door-to-door visit at Pasir Ris area, I have already forgotten how many HDB blocks we have cleared within the 2 – 3hours session from each round of collection.
Our volunteers and us, we have the privileges of experiencing different people and situation such as unfriendly neighbours, scary dogs and even funny items donated but we also met kind, nice and very supportive people.
Though there was much perspiration, tiredness and all the fun and laughter in the course of our work, our effort was all paid off when I saw smiling faces on every needy family that came on that event day for the book as I realise our little effort have brought much relief and help to them. The sense of satisfaction was more than words that can actually express.
By: Wan Zhi Xin (IBT)
“With our strength, we brought joy, relief and knowledge to all.”
On the 15th November 2009(Sunday), it is our finale for Book Donation drive. Throughout the 3 weeks of strenuous collection and tedious in sorting of books from the door-to-door visit at Pasir Ris area, I have already forgotten how many HDB blocks we have cleared within the 2 – 3hours session from each round of collection.
Our volunteers and us, we have the privileges of experiencing different people and situation such as unfriendly neighbours, scary dogs and even funny items donated but we also met kind, nice and very supportive people.
Though there was much perspiration, tiredness and all the fun and laughter in the course of our work, our effort was all paid off when I saw smiling faces on every needy family that came on that event day for the book as I realise our little effort have brought much relief and help to them. The sense of satisfaction was more than words that can actually express.
By: Wan Zhi Xin (IBT)
Book Donation Drive (25th Oct 09)
On 25th October 2009, 40 volunteers from Temasek Engineering School have made their way down for a massive books collection drive at the HDB flats of Pasir Ris. The objective is to give out the donated books to help students from the low income families.
Our efforts were paid off when Yong Qiang, vice chairmen of LIFE! Community service Programme, estimated that more than 1000 books (from storybooks to encyclopedias) were collected.
The Book Donation Drive showed me that there are many opportunities for me to help others. Helping others has led me to understand it is something we all should learn to do, for I strongly believe in the saying, "do unto others what you want others to do unto you".”
Ben, a student from Biomedical in Engineering has added that he has been involved in overseas community project (OCP) and if he has the time and capacity to help others back home, “why not do so?”
Likewise, Qin Yu another student who has participated in the OCP said “I volunteered for LIFE as it would enable me to help people in Singapore. Apart from that, it helps me to socialize with other people as well. It trains my communication skills.”
Indeed, it was a tiring yet meaningful time together, there is so much return and satisfaction and most of all; knowing our effort is all for a good cause!
By: Wendy Tan Wee Ting (MIE)
On 25th October 2009, 40 volunteers from Temasek Engineering School have made their way down for a massive books collection drive at the HDB flats of Pasir Ris. The objective is to give out the donated books to help students from the low income families.
Our efforts were paid off when Yong Qiang, vice chairmen of LIFE! Community service Programme, estimated that more than 1000 books (from storybooks to encyclopedias) were collected.
The Book Donation Drive showed me that there are many opportunities for me to help others. Helping others has led me to understand it is something we all should learn to do, for I strongly believe in the saying, "do unto others what you want others to do unto you".”
Ben, a student from Biomedical in Engineering has added that he has been involved in overseas community project (OCP) and if he has the time and capacity to help others back home, “why not do so?”
Likewise, Qin Yu another student who has participated in the OCP said “I volunteered for LIFE as it would enable me to help people in Singapore. Apart from that, it helps me to socialize with other people as well. It trains my communication skills.”
Indeed, it was a tiring yet meaningful time together, there is so much return and satisfaction and most of all; knowing our effort is all for a good cause!
By: Wendy Tan Wee Ting (MIE)