Some thoughts on how we can better maximize the time and
effort we put into volunteering our services for the benefit of those affected
by Typhoon Yolanda:
PLEASE don’t be a
diva. A woman who had also signed up for the 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. shift became
impatient at 7 a.m. when only a few of us had been called into the repacking
center to start work. She assumed that we would be called according to registration.
She drew some looks when in an arrogant and loud manner, she asked a DSWD
worker whether he was aware of what “number” it already was because she was
aware that she and her companions were in the numbers 1-20. Kudos to the DSWD
worker for dealing with her very patiently even if he looked like he had worked through the night.
