Reitumetse Sehloho (Grade 8): This is my second time volunteering for the school. I think that being here shows that there are a lot of people out there who want to help, and that there are so many people here is just proof of this. It makes me feel proud to be helping.
Some of the volunteering learners from Parktown High School for Girls were asked how participating in the Nelson Mandela Day initiative with Rise Against Hunger impacts their perspective on community service and global issues.
Here is what they had to say …
Valentina Molettieri-Snyman (matric): I feel everyone deserves to have food and basic needs fulfilled. I feel this initiative is a way for us to give back to communities of those who are less fortunate than us. This is a way to show our love.Nasiphi Kuwane (Grade 9): This is not my first time volunteering, but my first working with so many people. Events like these give me more hope for the future and our generation. This initiative shows us that we can achieve something when we work together.Lara Smit (matric): I enjoy volunteering when it’s fun and interactive. I feel our engagement increases awareness of community service, and inspires people to get involved to help communities, especially with such a big event as this, which brings in a lot of corporate people.
