Not only is Christmas 2014 a joyful holiday, it was also an opportunity for students of Broward University Vietnam, Viet My College (APC) and IVYPREP Academy learned many life lessons through the volunteer activities called "Christmas is Giving.".
The students brought joy to the nursing home for elderly artists in District 8, the SOS Children's Village in Go Vap, and street workers in Districts 3 and 10, Ho Chi Minh City.
The students' activities were accompanied by teachers from the school. The message of the Christmas is Giving series of activities was conveyed by Mr. Nguyen Quang Anh Chuong – Vice Principal of the school.“Christmas is Giving translates to 'Christmas is Giving Love,' but that's just the name of this project. For students of Broward University Vietnam and Viet My College (APC), we not only gave but also received many valuable lessons. Through volunteer activities, the students will develop significantly in communication skills, manners, and most importantly, social responsibility.”
Indeed, “Christmas is Giving” left many wonderful and touching memories and unforgettable emotions for the students of Broward University Vietnam and Viet My College (APC) and all participating members.
Phase 1: Visit to the nursing home for elderly and lonely artists in District 8 on December 14, 2014.
The first charity day at the nursing home for elderly artists in District 8. Participants shared stories, listened to fascinating accounts from the artists, and presented gifts of gratitude to the elderly residents.
- Students from the Amazing Broward College volunteer club took a commemorative photo with the elderly couple.
Phase 2: Visit to SOS Children's Village Go Vap on December 20, 2014
The second volunteer day of the "Christmas is Giving" project by the Volunteer Club at the SOS Children's Village in Go Vap was incredibly joyful and heartwarming, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of the students. Over 200 gifts, along with interesting performances and heartwarming stories, were shared with the children there.
Witnessing the innocent joy of the children helped the students learn many meaningful things.
Phase 3: Visiting and giving gifts to street workers on December 23-24, 2014
The Christmas weather was chilly, and the streets were brightly decorated for joyful moments. In that atmosphere, the teachers and students of Broward University Vietnam and Viet My College wanted to bring a pleasant surprise to the street workers. The volunteer group set off from... From 8 PM to midnight, we met with and distributed 40 gift packages containing food and essential supplies to laborers and homeless people we encountered on the streets.
- Joy on a meaningful evening.
This project is carried out by the Amazing Broward College (ABC Volunteer Club) of Broward University Vietnam, in collaboration with Viet My College and IVYPREP Academy Ho Chi Minh City. It is sponsored by Bel Vietnam Company – Laughing Cow cheese – with a donation of 10,000,000 VND..
View photos of the first volunteer campaign here. This
View photos from Volunteer Program 2 here This
View photos from Volunteer Campaign 3 here This
Author: Viet My College - Date written: December 26, 2014
Category: News - Events
Tags: ""Christmas is giving" 2014, Broward Vietnam, Viet My College, volunteer
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