Our new curriculum requires us to do at least eight hours of volunteer work. I welcome that because I love volunteering.
Last year I joined a programme at the YMCA which helped the elderly. Their heartfelt smiles cheered me up.
I have since joined other volunteer projects. They included visiting a home for the elderly, helping children with their studies and taking disadvantaged children to Disneyland. They have all been meaningful experiences, which have changed the way I feel.
My volunteer work has not only helped others but helped me, too - by teaching me about life.
Volunteering is a great way to make new friends and get to know people. It can be hard work, but it's well worth it.
Tiu Yuk-wa, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College