It has been 3 years since my first overseas community project (OCP) and I still remember clearly how it felt like to do something meaningful for someone else’s lives. Yup, after the OCP in Cambodia with my poly-mates, I’ve came to realize that my life can never be complete if I just lived for myself. You know, whenever I recall those joyfully grateful smiles on the villagers’ faces, I just can’t help smiling to myself =)
It’s a kind of magical happiness that I’ve been feeling all the way and I have no idea how to describe it in words. All I know is, it feels so great that I got addicted to this feeling I get when I help others. And that’s why, here I am, joining OVE =D
Come come, let me show you my picture in Cambodia, 2008 ^^
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| If you wanna know more about our poly project at Cambodia, check this out! http://bmsocpoct2008.wetpaint.com/page/Blog+-+Jess+Vo |
Alright, now let’s talk about the present, me and OVE!
First of all, I gotta admit that to me, being part of the OVE team is really an honor! ^^
Nothing could be cooler than starting a brand new project from A to Z! Deciding from where to go, what to do, how to raise funds, how to publicise the club and so on… You see, before I actually reached Laos in person to help the Laotians, I have already learnt so much for myself ^^v
A very simple and practical example of new skill I’ve learnt since joining OVE is………car washing/waxing/polishing! Lolz!
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| Picture taken during a carwash event to raise funds for OVE! |
Okie! Even though I went for an OCP previously, I don’t consider myself as an experienced OVE team member because each and every OCP is different in its own way. And although I’m not sure of how capable I am of contributing to OVE, I do believe that I’ll play my part well because I know my passion is strong enough for me, together with my fellow OVEans, to overcome the challenges throughout this journey! =D
So…if you’ve ever wondered what you can get when you immerse yourself into volunteering work, all I can tell you is that, "Once you give, you already receive". And well, you only really know what that means if you are also a volunteer ‘_^
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| ps. I help out in the animal society too! Here I am at one of the SPCA event! ^^v |
-Jess
"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop
Labels: anecdotes
Posted on 3/29/2011 11:33:00 PM
Hello everyone!
OVE is having another round of tee-shirt sales to raise funds for our expedition trip to Laos.
Details are as followed:
Material -
Dry-fit
Size -
XS-36inches, S-38inches, M-40inches, L-42inches (also available in XL and XXL)
**measurements taken 1 round about the body, under armpit level
Price -
Exclusively only at $12!
Deadline for last orders -
21 March 2011 midnight
***sizes for shirts are to be carefully considered as the purchased tee-shirts are non-exchangeable after the confirmation of orders
Despite how small the monetary amount is, an additional shirt in your closet would contribute to the team's efforts to improve the lives of the children in Laos - every penny counts.
So do show your support today, and don a tee-shirt of good cause! :)
For more details or questions, feel free to contact
Albany at lo0003ny@e.ntu.edu.sg, our business manager who is in charge of the tee-shirt sales.
Labels: canvassing
Posted on 3/09/2011 11:08:00 PM
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| Growing and going strong :) |
OVE is now a full-fledged crew with the addition of our volunteers!
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| Our volunteers! |
After 3 days of interviews, the main-committee has chosen 13 candidates out of all interested applicants, and the team is finally complete. All volunteers and main-committee members were introduced to each other during the 5th General Meeting and our volunteers were asked to pen a time-capsule letter to themselves, a practice carried down from the past year seniors.
Everyone was buzzing with excitement during the meeting, as the addition of members would mean that canvassing events are going full-force, raising more funds and even adequate planning of the volunteering programmes.
Perhaps due to the brimming energy from everyone, the main-committee went into a shutter frenzy and could not stop goofing around with the camera! :)
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| Posing for photos while goofing around! |
And Marvin takes over the camera...
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The main-committee of OVE would like to say a warm welcome to our lovely volunteers, and we anticipate the team to reach even greater heights!
As Adriel would put it, "O-V-E Woosh!"
Labels: documentation
Posted on 3/09/2011 02:29:00 AM
Never doubt that a small group of commited people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.
- Margaret Mead
Labels: food for thought, quotes
Posted on 3/02/2011 11:30:00 PM
