Let's do more for the community
At an Agency for Volunteer Service ceremony to reward some 700 people for their volunteer work, I was impressed by one award recipient who put in about 3,000 hours last year. The 57-year-old former policeman visited the elderly and disabled regularly after his retirement and said it had brought him a lot of happiness. He should be an inspiration to everyone in this money-driven city.
Honkongers are so busy working they often neglect neighbours who need care. After the first time I visited senior citizens, I realised they do not need much. They just need the care and concern of others.
Doing volunteer work not only helps others, but also broadens our horizons. It gives us a chance to be part of the community and learn. On one visit, an old couple shared with me their unforgettable experience of how they survived the war. It helped me to understand how lucky my generation is.
It is a pity that so many people think only about earning money.
Winnie So, Leung Shek Chee College