Block D officially welcomed its new volunteers into the
family over the Festive Season. There had been a slight delay in arranging the
new volunteers' briefing talk due to unforeseen circumstances, thus resulting
this late entry.
During the First session at Block D with our new volunteers,
the seniors were there to guide them along and orientate them to the place. After
1 round of brief introductions, we played Ice Breaker games, such as double
whacko together with the boys so that we could get to know each others' names in
a fun way. Though the place was a little quiet in the beginning with some of
them being shy, the boys never failed to amuse us with their jokes. Very soon,
the atmosphere became less tense and it was good to see the new volunteers
mixing around well with the boys; the boys showed much enthusiasm in getting to
know them as did the volunteers.
After Session ended, it was time for the volunteers to have
our routine supper session together at Sheng Siong. However, this supper
session was set to be a special one. In keeping to the spirit of giving during
the festive Season, Block D had its very own Christmas Gift Exchange session.
Everyone had been pre-notified to purchase a gift of about $15 or hand-make a
gift for this gift exchange. Although participation in this gift exchange was
optional for the new volunteers, it was indeed great to see all of them
participating eagerly.
Poker cards of 2 suits were given out to all the volunteers who
were present and each of us was to pick our desired gift according to the
number on the card we were holding. After everyone had picked one gift, it was
time for the interesting part where volunteers were given the choice to swap
their gifts with another volunteer. The day ended happily with a photo-taking
session of all of us with our gifts over the night backdrop.
Once again a very warm welcome to all the new volunteers and
hope we could enjoy the future sessions together with the boys as one happy
family! :D
-Rishi
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