Persuasive Essay Volunteering

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I have volunteered in several community projects as I am a member of the Rotaract Club of Sunway University. I have volunteered in visiting old folks home and orphanages. But, volunteering for Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK) is something new as I have never volunteered for any soup kitchens before. I and my team members came up with the idea of volunteering for soup kitchen as none of us has done it before and it would be a good experience for the team. Despite, Malaysia being a developed and a successful country there is still poverty exist on the other side of the country. It’s very pitiful to see these urban poor families and homeless people living in such a condition whereby they are struggling to fulfil their basic needs. Many people have this …show more content…

Many people whom are fortunate enough or are wealthy are running after to fulfil their wants. It’s very heart breaking to see that they are not concerned for the well-being of others whom are suffering in fulfilling their basic needs. Moreover, no action is taken to improvise the situation which saddens me the most. Hopefully, one day I am being able to help those poor people to lead a sustainable life and making them capable of being able to stand on their own feet. Thus, as they come out of poverty they will sympathize with others as they themselves have been through …show more content…

It gives students the understanding that one also has a responsibility towards serving the society. Also, I would like to take the opportunity to thank my teammates whom have been very supportive throughout this community project and also not forgetting our lecturer, Ms. Yeong for guiding us throughout this subject and making sure that everything runs

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