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Question: What is your NEVER-ENDING Story in LIFE?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 26 Aug 21

When I engaged in volunteerism a decade ago, it is always been a never-ending story for me. It is the most unforgettable experience that I had and continued to reminisce it. I am just wondering if what's your never-ending...

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What is the most beautiful thing you've ever seen?

cherigucchi @cherigucchi (15932) • Philippines 20 Feb 19

The world is littered with a lot of beautiful things around us but I think that the most radiant beauty is invisible to the eye. I have witnessed a lot of good things around me and recently I have witnessed beauty when I...

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Volunteerism

galileo2008 @galileo2008 (1168) • Philippines 14 Feb 18

Volunteerism is dedicating your time, skills, talents, and energy towards charitable activity. When you volunteer, you must put your mind and heart to it and not expect something in return. I was doing a volunteering job in...

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School Brigade

cherigucchi @cherigucchi (15932) • Philippines 17 May 17

School Brigade is commonly known here in our place as "Brigada Eskwela." This is an activity conducted by the Department of Education. In its mission to provide safe and clean learning spaces for Filipino learners, the Department...

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Spread My Wings to Help Kids

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 11 Apr 17

As a human, we have our own passion and interest. I was teaching Korean students in one of the biggest academies in the city. Then, I had acquainted with my co-teacher who was connected to being a UN volunteer before. Along the...

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Volunteers Priceless Act

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 10 Apr 17

It is so exciting to be a volunteer, you can experience a lot of challenges. The world is not perfect, but thinking in a positive way. It seems the world is colorful. I’ll be surprised if the other volunteers will say it is not...

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Did you do anything that makes you feel proud?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 5 Apr 17

I am sure most of you have the moment of doing things that feel so proud of oneself. It could be in simple or big. In 2011, I was a part of a team that renders my professional service as a volunteer in Tajikistan. The country...

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What job would you like to do for your whole life?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 23 Mar 17

If I am going to have the chance, I would love to work as a volunteer for the rest of my life. I know it is possible. The reason, I am still connected to an international NGO. I can just inform them to activate my file and wait...

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I Am Not Lying On The Bed of Roses: Are You?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 6 May 16

If I am the richest person here on earth, I will not going to work hard. Taking time to seatback and explore the beauty of the world. A part of my money will be given to people with disability (PWD), since it is my personal...

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Rice Cooker Saves The Day: Can You?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 22 Mar 16

When I had my mission in Central Asia in 2010. The only thing possession I have is a rice cooker in the house. My arrival in my placement is too early as expected. Thus, the staff members of the non-government organization didn’t...

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My Foreign Land I Called Home

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 12 Feb 16

Volunteerism gives me a sense of accomplishment and genuine joy that no material wealth can replace. When I was still in the Philippines, I have joined several NGO in promoting their advocacy in social development. The opportunity...

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A Kind Of Work That You Are Willing To Do Without Being Paid

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 2 Feb 16

After graduating from university, the only thing that runs into my mind is to earn for a living. High hopes to pour the monetary values in my savings account. It takes years before I realized that there are so many things that you...

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Volunteerism

Sherrye Barrow @sherryeb (580) • Duncan, Arizona 1 Oct 15

Volunteerism…have you ever noticed you are asked to volunteer when no one else will? I think there is a reason for that. Volunteers go through burn out! Do-gooders get tired of being used, disrespected, and treated differently....

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What is volunteerism for you?

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 13 Mar 13

Some people don't understand the real value of volunteerism, if they do act; they ask for an exchange. So where is the principle of volunteerism?

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bagumbayan @bagumbayan (2705) • Philippines 19 Sep 11

Are you aware of this. Are you a member of any volunteer groups. In any part of the world they have this volunteerism work. In fact in some places in some states the volunteer workers do much for their country. In time of...

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false volunteering of nurses.

katrinapaz @katrinapaz (2436) • Philippines 1 Sep 11

I just got off from my duty and turned on my tv. i saw the news about the nurses in the Philippines. It said that almost all the nurses in the hospitals here in the Philippines are made to work on a regular shift without any...

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Hair for Hope

carpediem17 @carpediem17 (1315) • Singapore 26 Jul 10

My male boss has volunteered to shave bald besides raising funds in support of children with cancer in an annual event called Hair for Hope. I notice that the majority of the volunteers are male. Would you also do something...

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A national day of service?

coolcoder @coolcoder (2018) • United States 27 Aug 09

Barack Obama is now talking about making September 11 a day not only to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks, but a day of volunteer service as well. The thing is, we already have a day for volunteerism, and that's April...

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using the internet to help people

ruperto @ruperto (1552) • Philippines 3 Jul 08

it seems the value-added by the internet will rely on the needs of people in a certain geographic scenario. everybody needs email but it seems not all will need online stores When the transportation costs increase further, the...

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Make it a day on! not a day off....

marcojin1 @marcojin1 (9) • Philippines 6 Apr 07

Usually in our calendar, there are so many celebrations that usually commemorate; heroes day, labor day, independence day, valentines and even christmas day! Some of these holidays, we dont have classes or office works, and the...