Some Reflection

For this entry, I shall reflect on some of my experience since joining T.H.E. Seniors.

Joining T.H.E. Seniors is truly my first voluntary work. Previously the voluntary work that I had done was through school events. They were all part of CIP requirement which everyone had to fulfill. So when I felt that I could spend some time to do something meaningful, I started looking around for voluntary work. There were many kinds but I always preferred one that will give me a chance to interact with the elderly. And that’s how it begins.

The seniors may have their own character and habits (like putting things in a certain way) but they are always appreciative of what we did for them. I sometimes feel that it must be terribly boring for them in the weekdays and so our visits would have given them something to look forward to on Saturday. Although it feels somewhat routine after a few visits and sometimes the seniors tell the same stories, it still gives me a sense of satisfaction to have done something meaningful.

Doing voluntary work requires more effort because we are not pressed by deadlines or grades. But I think it is worthwhile that every extra bit of effort that we put in lets the seniors know that there are people who care about them.


Ying Cong