IYF Certificate and Complaints

On June 15 all World Camp participants including IYF volunteers were given a certificate certifying our presence and participation in the World Camp held from 16^th to 20^th of May, 2010. At 5:00pm, we gathered at NIE again and were anxious of receiving the certificate.

Honestly most of us were very disappointed of the World Camp program which was far different from our expectation. What we were told before the camp did not exactly happened such as the Mini Olympic program, interaction with international students, and especially the i-pod prize for group report winners. I believe these are the biggest expectations of most participants from the program which unfortunately didn’t happen at all. In contrast, the lectures took longer time than we had expected. I am not saying that it’s not good to have the lectures, but since it’s given too often, it makes students have an adverse feeling toward it. Obviously, students have been complaining that it’s more about Christianity promotion rather than the general teaching of the world of mind. Personally, I also have similar feeling.

The World Camp report was actually graded and ten groups were given a prize. Unexpectedly, the prize was not an i-pod but a DVD of Gracias songs. I’m not eager for an i-pod, but they should have kept their promise. No matter what it was, my group report was not selected.

Some students didn’t receive the certificate of participation on the day due to the improper preparation of the organization. I was just doubtful why they didn’t prepare it all before having the ceremony. On June 26 afternoon, we were informed of going to CJCC to attend the IYF’s day and to receive the certificate of IYF volunteer. Similarly, not all volunteers received it either. For others, I’m not sure how they feel, but personally it’s quite frustrating. Fortunately, mine was ready.

To be a volunteer is good for people themselves and for other people, but the organization should be more well-organized and truthful. If not, it will discourage the volunteers from continuing serving them.