I learnt so much about myself!

 

 

The month spent as a volunteer at The Home of Charity was an experience that I hope to never forget. I learnt so much about myself from this experience and met some wonderful human beings, both young and old!

From my very first day at the centre I felt instantly part of the family thanks to the warm Sister Cecilia and the volunteer Occupational Therapist, Francisca, my new Chilean friend.

As a general volunteer I spent much of my time conducting the sensory lessons and english lessons which I tried to make as educational, challenging but as fun as possible. Although it was challenging at the outset to plan activities where all the children were able to partake, I soon found myself adapting to the children´s needs and capabilities and it was so personally rewarding to be able to connect with a child and hear them laugh or witness their surprise at their own creations and achievements. I enjoyed meal times with the children and assisted with feeding at this time, which provided many laughs at my attempt at learning a few Thai words!

The children´s natures: their kindness shown towards others; their appreciativeness and gratitude; sense of humor; and their respect for others, was so refreshing and taught me much about humility and gratitude. Their happy temperaments I believe, can greatly be attributed to the staff at the home who are warm, hardworking and selfless individuals who are patient, kind and loving.
 

I am tremendously grateful for the opportunity and feel blessed to have been afforded the chance to volunteer at the centre. The staff, accommodation, food and people surpassed my expectations.
 
Roxanne from South Africa,
Email: roxyleech@gmail.com