Chronicles of a Discoverer...: I Feel So Ashamed

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Today, I went to The Salvation Army's processing centre for donations-in-kind to meet some volunteers to discuss some matters.

I tell you, these volunteers are really gungho, you can really feel the passion. Despite working full-time elsewhere, their passion saw them coming together on Saturdays to do meaningful things, from as young as 12 years old to as old as 80 years old. We had a fruitful meeting and they can say "let's have a fun fair 2 weeks later" and they just go ahead. I guess this is really what make things fun, being gungho and have the "let's do it" kind of attitude. For me, whenever I plan something, I spend a lot of time looking into all apsects of things, carefully planning and make sure that there is at least 2 months of preparation time. This definitely takes the fun out of doing things esp when you work with volunteers who want to see results quick. Lesson for my alumni since I have stopped meetings eons ago because of my personal crisis.

KEEP THINGS SIMPLE AND LET'S DO IT!

I am still impressed by the work culture of The Salvation Army. Unlike other places I had been, you can really feel the love and passion in the staff and volunteers. They really love what they are doing and can be at it even on weekends and sundays. Everyone try to be prudent and no one waste unnecessary money on things which could be bought from the thrift stores under The Salvation Army. You will find staff sometimes using furniture and electronic equipments (which are in good condition) that are being donated. You name it, they have it at the Thrift Store. Staff also try to travel by bus instead of taxi, railway or budget airlines instead of mainstream airlines, unless necessary. And they remember their mission and who they serve.

A Tour of The Family Thrift Store @ Upper Serangoon Rd