I've
said that I have been helping out with relief operations starting in Ubay. So
when I was invited to help out with the current team's Mini-CAD which is a
house-to-house collection of relief goods, I didn't hesitate to say yes. This
time I helped out as a Returned Volunteer (RV).
I was
with Fidel, an RV from the cycle before us. The team never made us feel awkward
towards them that we were able to fit in well. Some of them were curious about
certain things so some of them asked me of how my volunteering went. While
waiting for the dumptruck, we also played the "Indian War Sign", a
game where you need to create your own sign and pass it on to another by doing
their sign. That was a bit hilarious since some volunteers did funny signs that
I was no way of considering doing. Because of this, I didn't win. (Sorry RVs I
turned you down) hahaha
I hopped
on the front seat as soon as the truck came, and after the bumpy ride we were
later dropped off in Brgy. San Isidro, Pilar. Per groups, we were assigned in
certain areas by the CAD committee. We started off collecting right away and in
our first stop-- we were given half sack of rice. We went on each houses, gathering different
types of donations-- money, rice, canned goods, noodles, and clothes. I saw how
generous my fellow Boholanos are, even the place has been affected by the
earthquake too, they still have a heart and kindness to share what they have to
people largely affected.
We
assembled before one o' clock putting everything we have collected. And as the
rain poured down while eating our lunch, it didn't bother us as we were more
delighted with what we have gathered.
After
our relief collection, we did the packing at Pilar, LGU. Everyone helped out
that we finished earlier. (With all our hands put together, relief goods were
too little for us for packing, like in a snap! Its done!).
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| Photo taken from Twiggy Gatuteo' Facebook Account |
I'm soo
happy to be with everyone and looking forward to participating in more
activities this team will organize. :D Ajja!
