It always makes you feel nice, to reach out a helping hand. Volunteering and charity.Last Sunday I had my first volunteer work in my church's St Jude's cupboard, where religious items are sold once a month. At first it felt awkward. Somehow you know how friendly Canadians are. I tried to imagine how I used to enter a shop and embraced by the smile of the storekeeper.
Okay, so I smiled almost all the time, and greeting almost everyone that passed by even though not everyone replied. Well, the smiles and greetings you got back just warmed your heart.
I helped twice, once after the 9.30 mass and another after the 10.30 one. In the end, I was pretty happy with myself. Then I went to Walmart for some things and just outside the store, there was a booth selling and raising funds for breast cancer.
I approached it and bought a keychain and a tac pin and donated the change to the society. The lady at the booth gave me a hug, as a token of appreciation I guess. It took me by surprise but somehow that felt nice.
And I thought to myself, it's two in a row for today =)
Well, that's good for a start. It's both self-satisfaction and lending a helping hand at the same time
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haha... ya.. volunteering is great.. =D
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