Ambal, John Carlo F.

TCPE 1-1

Volunteering entails giving your time or participating in charitable activities without expecting to
be compensated. Every time I volunteer for charitable organizations that help others improve their lives,
I feel like I'm maturing into a responsible person who looks after himself as well as those around him.
When I am able to help others, my happiness is genuinely lifted, and I truly believe that my efforts
matter. I can say that volunteering truly changes your life because of the actions I took as a member of
an organization in the past. When I decided to step outside of my comfort zone, I took a giant step
forward. and start improving myself by helping others in our community. While volunteering, I was able
to express my desire to grow as a compassionate person and learn more about my true self. I was able
to communicate my thoughts and feelings, care for others, and inspire others by volunteering. I recall
there was a campaign where volunteers were needed to paint a mural. I decided to volunteer, and
during that time I was able to use my talent while also helping others by incorporating the arts into my
volunteer work. I did not really care if anyone liked my artwork; all that mattered was that I did my part
to show my support for the campaign and that I became a part of the movement. I've made some new
friends as a result of this, and we had a great time painting the mural. Volunteering, I believe, brings out
the best in me and inspires me to try new things.