WWF Volunteering

The 4 days of volunteering at the WWF HK office have ended. Initially, I was apprehensive about volunteering at the WWF office, having never done anything like that before. However, the people were quite friendly, especially Cathy, the girl (woman? lady? anyway) overseeing me. My task was basically to do the menial stuff like filling and sealing envelopes, marking bills, generally taking care of the drudgery that the actual employees haven't got the time to do.

I suppose I'm helping in some way. I suppose volunteers like me are needed for a large non-profit organisation.

On my last day, Cathy wasn't present, so I had to ask someone else to sign my CAS form. I hope that's alright...

FTU card-making award ceremony

(Federation of Trade Unions)

So I knew my job was to help take photos, but apparently I also had to help set up.

This activity was pretty dull, actually. Display the winning works, set out the chairs, put up posters. Then take photos.

The kids seemed pretty happy, which was good. But I was surprised the parents actually took it so seriously when it was just some card-making competition. I guess I learned how seriously parents take their parenting.

Initially, I was also a little apprehensive because I know HKFTU is a left political group that supports the Beijing government.  I mean, what is this... But it turned out to just be a family fun thing. :)

Poetry Slam prize presentation

Arranging with Georgia (Head Girl), we got a short slot in the final school assembly on the last day of term, to present the newly made Poetry Slam plaque to the winners, Jimin Kang in the junior section and Shreena Thakore in the senior section.

It was unfortunate that Audrey, Jimin and Shreena were all away from school, so it wasn't much of an award presentation.

However, it turned out better than I expected. I just said a few things and waved the plaque around a bit.
Then I used the opportunity to advertise Poetry Slam.

Here's to hoping for more success next year.