After I started working, I had been looking for avenues that could use
volunteer help. I did not have anything specific in mind, but I wanted
it to have an impact. I am inclined towards helping children or the
elderly, the ones that need our help the most.
I initially found an
organization that provides an after school program to help bring certain
kids, that are slow in learning, on par with others... I was very
excited because I was making a change at the grassroot level. I was also
very nervous since I had no experience of dealing with children in the
'learning' process. Due to scheduling issues, it did not work out. I was
bummed just the way I would be when I would not be able to convert an
interview to a job.
I restarted the process of looking for
volunteer positions. It was by chance that I came across a hospice
looking for volunteers. At that time, I knew it had something to do with
the elderly. That was enough for me. I contacted them and found out
that a hospice was infact an organization that helps people with
terminal illness. That was the first time I heard the term. Without
giving it a second thought, I jumped at the idea and was happy to help.
I
had to go through a lot of training sessions to prepare me. Initially, I
wasn't completely aware of what I was putting myself through. But, it
was a noble cause... that all what mattered. I knew it wasn't going to
be easy... but I was determined to consider it as a challenge and move
forward with it. And so I did...
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