Discover Why Some of the Richest People in the World are not Millionaires, they are Volunteers

Being a volunteer is easier said than done. From the experience I had this last summer camp, I've learned than being a volunteer doesn't end in giving your resources and everything that you have but rather in giving your full self, by rendering your service to the best of your ability. Up to these days, I can still remember those days we used to wake up so early though we've slept for just about an hour or two the night before, when we used to feed our special kids and prepare them for that day's activities, when we used to create our props, our bonding moments with the kids, and everything else. Those ten days of the camp, they're not just common days to do our mundane tasks. I have tasted every bit of it, wake up with a smile painted on everyone's faces, dreamt, and appreciated every moment next to me. Those ten beautiful days of my life with the special children will always be my provision wherever I go. I feel blessed to have witnessed a life- changing experience that not every man is fortunate to see. What I have experienced is now a part of my memories, memories that I'll always be proud and glad to think back and praise God for. The camp is over but my being a volunteer doesn't end there. This is just the beginning to embark on a journey filled with love to share and dreams to come true.

I feel happy knowing there are people who don't know me but have changed my life to some degree. I've never felt this self- fulfillment since I joined PVI Foundation. It's a non- stock, non- profit organization which caters children with special needs: children who are mentally and physically challenged, children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, street smarts etc.Since 1979, the foundation has been bringing these children to a ten- day therapeutic summer camp which will enable them to tap their potentials and maximize their abilities by providing them opportunities outside of their home and institutions.

Even the nicest job in the world cannot pay the same reward you earn as a volunteer. Do it today and discover why some of the richest people in the world are not millionaires, they are volunteers.

Silence: Often misinterpreted but never misquoted

If the butterflies no longer need the nectar, will they still stay with the flower?

It's almost 3am and I'm still up trying to make recap of how the previous days had been. I usually hang out with friends but I then I had this antagonistic feeling lately. We usually dine together but I preferred to eat alone yesterday. It rained but it felt good somehow 'coz I was able to feel that the coldness from the outside and not from within. We see each other almost everyday and I've been meaning to tell them how I feel lately but something would always hold me back- a weakness not everybody understands. I've always been quiet when things don't quite go well but I just came to a point when the struggles are so hard that they drown in words, that I'm trying to shut them out for a while. I'm not certain where I got the idea but for the past days, I keep on asking myself, If it weren't because of the favors you do for people, will you still feel loved? From this point in time, I just realized that no matter how many friends you have, you'll feel most lonely especially at the times you need them most. They say that those who wanted to be helped should be the ones to ask for it but what if they're drowning? Will they still be the ones to come close? It's not always the people with worries who should come for help. Sometimes, others should be sensitive enough when to make the first move.