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HOW DO I SEE VOLUNTEERISM - I. V DAY
Related to country: Sierra Leone

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All over the world, millions of people are plaque with some of the global issues that affects communities, which in retrospect has been regarded as the MDG’s. Ranging from Pakistan to Latin America, Asia to Europe and Africa.

In short, this is in cognizance of the varying problems of citizens in various countries. Ie the need for an individual to STAND UP and do something meaningful without being paid, forced or coerced in doing a task/job. This concerns various aspect of individuals, be you skilled, graduate or with an experience; because people often see the need to do something in turn for a pay or reward. As the first nature of the human mind is ‘love thy self first before any other’.

Yes, this is true, but in real situations; it is always necessary for individuals to become national heroes and heroines in their small locality as a legacy in the daily rhythms o life. i.e. do something today or help in eradicating poverty, reverse the spread of HIV/Aids.
In short, you become a VOLUNTEER to attain some of the MDG’s before 2015.
A VOLUNTEER with a focus of initiating and using your skills to facilitate the well being of others. As ‘education is only effective when it is shared’. This clearly shows, what you as an individual has done for your community irrespective of being rich or poor. As long as, you are skilled and experience there is a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.

Others often complain of not having a well placed job after graduating from college or university especially in third world countries. Yes, it is true and an unbearable situation after going through the rigors of university life; but one thing lacking – EXPERIENCE. Because with experience, it clearly tells your employer and also builds your personal self that; there is more which you know part from what was initially learnt in school.

Hence, the need to make a mark in history, by offering your community what you have and they in turn share out their views as it complements another; ‘sharing skills, changing lives’.

Volunteerism, as I see it from the bifocal phase of life endures patient, love, determination and the need to give one self up for what you believe in. i.e. to make the world a better place. Because, it is only when these attributes are shown, then you can succeed in your goals. From all indications the possibilities of life cannot be achieved easily without some strings attached. And for a volunteer to work earnestly is to care and love the job he/she is doing.

With much to say, I believe this day marks a milestone in history and a clarion call for all to take an initiative to b a volunteer. And be among the 8,100 and more UNV’s working and serving communities around the world to attain not only the MDG’s but to create a peaceful world. As volunteers can transform themselves with their various changing communities in which they work.
With this, I believe VOLUNTEERS can be partners in development or VOLUNTEER FOR DEVELOPMENT in your small community or country. As the world is still a better place, with all its treachery that surrounds it; only if we can STAND UP as a VOLUNTEER to make it safe for the sake of posterity.

Mohamed S. Dabo
Regional Youth Coordinator
iEARN Sierra Leone
maidabo@gmail.com
www.iearnsierraleone.org

December 9, 2008 | 2:14 PM Comments  0 comments

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