I have always been associated with humble and good volunteer causes. Volunteering my time to help with something good. I noticed that I have volunteered all through out my life starting as early as 6 (or maybe even earlier but unlike a few of my friends I do not remember anything earlier than that). I may later for reading pleasure mention those earlier ones but currently I would just pen down here the recent ones.
My latest contribution was helping out a local medical outreach by the Weill Cornell center in our community. I was volunteering from the community side (and not in any official capacity by Weill Cornell). A checkup for Diabetes and Cholesterol was organized. They were to do an instant checkup for these and give out results as well as talk to participants about what those results mean and how they can take precautions for them. I love these preventive health programs and believe every one should participate , especially if they cost so less and such a reputed organization is involved. So my interest in participating turned in to one with helping them to make it successful.
What I helped with was the initial setup - Setting up multiple tables, chairs, cleanup (before and after), getting refreshments arranged ,etc. Also I stayed for the whole length of the program to help with other logistical needs or anything else that came up.
I was impressed with the professional approach of the group, so many nurses, students and doctors arrived before 8 am on a sunday morning(that means they may have started their day around 6am or before). They helped with the setup as well and treated every one so nicely and warmly. Even though they were the ones who were giving and the community was taking. They had the humbleness of a taker and co-operated immensely. I have seen some medics before who are not so much open to patiently answering questions even when we pay them so much money. These folks were amazing. I commend them for their efforts.
I see so many causes around me that I would like to give my time and knowledge. Its a little challenging with the fast pace of New York city. I do believe that if one has intense thirst for these, they will come to you. So I will try and make the most of the opportunities I find. Meanwhile, I feel satisfied by the happy faces of the families that have benefited and hopefully have better and long lives.
My latest contribution was helping out a local medical outreach by the Weill Cornell center in our community. I was volunteering from the community side (and not in any official capacity by Weill Cornell). A checkup for Diabetes and Cholesterol was organized. They were to do an instant checkup for these and give out results as well as talk to participants about what those results mean and how they can take precautions for them. I love these preventive health programs and believe every one should participate , especially if they cost so less and such a reputed organization is involved. So my interest in participating turned in to one with helping them to make it successful.
What I helped with was the initial setup - Setting up multiple tables, chairs, cleanup (before and after), getting refreshments arranged ,etc. Also I stayed for the whole length of the program to help with other logistical needs or anything else that came up.
I was impressed with the professional approach of the group, so many nurses, students and doctors arrived before 8 am on a sunday morning(that means they may have started their day around 6am or before). They helped with the setup as well and treated every one so nicely and warmly. Even though they were the ones who were giving and the community was taking. They had the humbleness of a taker and co-operated immensely. I have seen some medics before who are not so much open to patiently answering questions even when we pay them so much money. These folks were amazing. I commend them for their efforts.
I see so many causes around me that I would like to give my time and knowledge. Its a little challenging with the fast pace of New York city. I do believe that if one has intense thirst for these, they will come to you. So I will try and make the most of the opportunities I find. Meanwhile, I feel satisfied by the happy faces of the families that have benefited and hopefully have better and long lives.
