This service-learning project was definitely a refreshing experience for me. It made me realise the importance of giving back to society and has also matured me in my thinking. Before embarking on this project, I always think that Singaporeans are selfish and self-centered . However after completing the whole project, I realise that Singaporeans are actually very generous when it comes to charity. I am also now more aware of the less well off people living in Singapore and it is our responsibility to provide assistance whenever possible. Charity does not circle around monetary terms, it can be done by simply taking care of the elderly in homes and that is just a little effort that we can make to repay the society which has nurtured us to the way we are right now.
From washing cars to visiting a home, my class have truly displayed our compassion towards helping the needy people. Everyone had the right focus in mind and that spurred us to complete our task quickly regardless of raising funds or communicating with the elderly. At the home, everyone had different allocated jobs and my job was to serve tea and communicate with the elderly. However, due to the fact that I cannot speak dialects, it was very challenging to communicate with the elderly. I have tried talking to one of them but she could not comprehend so she just replied with a smile. Later I was fortunate that i have other friends who can speak dialects to take over my position to interact with them. Although I felt helpless for a while, I suddenly recalled the sense of accomplishment when we finished washing a car, knowing that we have successfully raised another $10 and that motivated me to search for that feeling again. That was when i thought perhaps I could help the elderly by keeping the home clean. Thus i took a broom and swept the floor with the others. Although sweeping the floor is not noticable to the elderly, i was still overjoyed that I have contributed a little to help the elderly together with my classmates and that was a time that i will never forget.
By taking care of the eldery in homes, we have not only gave back to the society but we have also reassured them that there are still people out there who cares for them and that motivates them to carry on living. My contribution to the society will not end here as i want to help more needy people . These projects can mature me in terms of my thinking and help others in need at the same time therefore I will still hope to participate in more related events like this.
From washing cars to visiting a home, my class have truly displayed our compassion towards helping the needy people. Everyone had the right focus in mind and that spurred us to complete our task quickly regardless of raising funds or communicating with the elderly. At the home, everyone had different allocated jobs and my job was to serve tea and communicate with the elderly. However, due to the fact that I cannot speak dialects, it was very challenging to communicate with the elderly. I have tried talking to one of them but she could not comprehend so she just replied with a smile. Later I was fortunate that i have other friends who can speak dialects to take over my position to interact with them. Although I felt helpless for a while, I suddenly recalled the sense of accomplishment when we finished washing a car, knowing that we have successfully raised another $10 and that motivated me to search for that feeling again. That was when i thought perhaps I could help the elderly by keeping the home clean. Thus i took a broom and swept the floor with the others. Although sweeping the floor is not noticable to the elderly, i was still overjoyed that I have contributed a little to help the elderly together with my classmates and that was a time that i will never forget.
By taking care of the eldery in homes, we have not only gave back to the society but we have also reassured them that there are still people out there who cares for them and that motivates them to carry on living. My contribution to the society will not end here as i want to help more needy people . These projects can mature me in terms of my thinking and help others in need at the same time therefore I will still hope to participate in more related events like this.
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