Volunteers

Volunteering taught me more than I taught

Volunteering taught me more than I taught

Volunteering taught me more than I taught

Rahul signed up for one Saturday class. Two years later he coordinates 40 volunteers across three schools.

Words by Rahul Desai

three boys smiling during daytime

I thought I’d spend a morning helping kids with English. Instead I learned how much a regular, familiar face matters to a child.

Showing up is the work

The children don’t remember the lessons as much as they remember that you came back. Consistency builds trust, and trust builds confidence.

If you’re thinking about volunteering, start with one shift. You’ll know very quickly whether you want another.

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