Benefits and Lessons Learned from Volunteering
In 2001, a friend and employee of the Quezon City Red Cross invited me to attend a free First Aid and CPR training weekend. The experience was enjoyable, and I learned a lot. Encouraged by my success, my friend suggested I volunteer with the Disaster Management Services. Despite my ongoing studies, I agreed. It disappointed my mother to prioritize volunteering over graduation, but she eventually accepted my decision.
I devoted considerable effort to my volunteer work, often including additional training sessions. These opportunities made me happy, allowing me to travel and meet new people. I was on call for disasters such as fire (SUNOG) or flooding (BAHA).
In 2002, following a 15-day train-the-trainer course in Antipolo, Rizal, the Quezon City Red Cross established the Barangay Disaster Action Team, wherein a 'Barangay' is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines. I was honored to be selected as one of the trainers for this important initiative, funded by the Danish Red Cross.
The training focused on disaster prevention and preparation, which was exciting and memorable. Despite my initial apprehensions about public speaking, I eventually found the confidence to talk in front of Barangay officials. 
While volunteering was challenging and often left me physically exhausted, I found the experience satisfying and rewarding. I have no regrets about my decision to volunteer and consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to contribute to a leading humanitarian organization like the Red Cross.
Benefits and Lessons Learned from Volunteering
In 2001, a friend and employee of the Quezon City Red Cross invited me to attend a free First Aid and CPR training weekend. The experience was enjoyable, and I learned a lot. Encouraged by my success, my friend suggested I volunteer with the Disaster Management Services. Despite my ongoing studies, I agreed. It disappointed my mother to prioritize volunteering over graduation, but she eventually accepted my decision.
I devoted considerable effort to my volunteer work, often including additional training sessions. These opportunities made me happy, allowing me to travel and meet new people. I was on call for disasters such as fire (SUNOG) or flooding (BAHA).
In 2002, following a 15-day train-the-trainer course in Antipolo, Rizal, the Quezon City Red Cross established the Barangay Disaster Action Team, wherein a 'Barangay' is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines. I was honored to be selected as one of the trainers for this important initiative, funded by the Danish Red Cross.
The training focused on disaster prevention and preparation, which was exciting and memorable. Despite my initial apprehensions about public speaking, I eventually found the confidence to talk in front of Barangay officials.
While volunteering was challenging and often left me physically exhausted, I found the experience satisfying and rewarding. I have no regrets about my decision to volunteer and consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to contribute to a leading humanitarian organization like the Red Cross.
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