Morning and night, I survived to seek and give a meaning to life. Sometimes, we need to give life a meaning rather than waiting for a life meaning. “We don’t volunteer because we have time, we do it because we get satisfaction of helping others,” Positive Aging Officer Marita Gardner said. How many times we avoided eye contact with homeless people on the street? How many times we spend money at ZARA rather than donating to non-profit organizations?

All of us have the power to create a better world to give things big or small. Our impression for volunteering might be losing time and money, but it is enough to gives others a sense of courage and hope to live. “Ronald McDonald House feels like home, the volunteers talk to you whenever you see them and it just feels like home, it is very warm.” a Taiwanese resident at Ronald McDonald House said.

The world needs volunteer to function, someone who willingly gives their time and energy for the common good and without financial gain. Either a teacher, director, doctor or others, we are able perform duties such as clean dishes, make desserts, or mentoring. Non-profit organizations such as Ronald McDonald House, Red Cross, or Cockburn youth Centre need these helps to consistently provide support to the client and organization. Without volunteers, our club wouldn't run as it is today,” Ms Gardener said.

According to City of Nedlands, around 155 active volunteers gives 8.8 hours per month in providing services and support. This equals to $505, 784 in benefits to the community with the rate of $33.71 per hour. Big or small contribution, it has the power to change lives.