In 2017, I've volunteered as a camp volunteer at the Ali de Speranza Famine-30 DIY camp. I've supported fund-raising, camp setup, and guided a total of 1000 campers.
My first experience with the 30-Hour Famine was in 2016 as a camper. In 2017, I've decided to take a leap and to join as a camp volunteer. Being a newbie to aid in managing a big camp was definitely an eye-opening experience for me. I've learned a lot by joining the 30-Hour Famine this year, from leadership to being an active team player. I've also obtained skills that I never got from schooling as this camp gathers people of different ages, education levels, job positions, and a great diversity of backgrounds. It was a very new experience for me to communicate and to work along with the seniors and camp committees. I had a good grip of this opportunity to learn to take responsibility, to lead, to communicate, and socialize. Last but not least is to step out of my comfort zone. I had to be very independent in accomplishing the given tasks and work productively throughout the camp. Professionalism was also checked upon my performance while leading the campers and to maintain the reputation of the camp.
The opening ceremony of the Ali de Speranza 8-Hour Kidz Famine and 30-Hour Famine Camp was on the 29th of July 2017. Respected sponsors and the board of directors of SJKC Perempuan Klang announced the beginning of the famine countdown. These sponsors are highly respectable people as they’ve cashed in funds and sponsor goods to make this camp possible without asking for favors. Ali de Speranza sponsors merely turned down any proposals throughout the years of request, yet they generously sponsor. Similarly for the board of directors of SJKC Perempuan Klang, they are very supportive and passionate to youngsters. They are always there for us whenever we have needs, they are ready to accommodate us. These adults have my greatest respect of all for trusting, supporting, motivating, and giving young generations opportunities to shine.
On the 22nd of August 2017, Ali de Speranza held its feast celebration inviting camp committee members and camp volunteers of both Ali de Speranza 8-Hour Kidz Famine and 30-Hour Famine. It was nice to gather all together once again as this is my first time to be invited. I am glad to be part of everything from the beginning to the end of the camp. I am also thankful to the other committees and volunteers for enduring my shortcomings or any unpleasant behavior of mine. It means a lot for me to feel welcomed and accepted by the team. I look forward to meeting this awesome team again in the future and at the next camp! They have granted me the opportunity to create wonderful memories during my youth days.
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