At the beginning of the year volunteered for the Girton Fundraising Subcommittee and UNICEF WITS. Girton Fundraising Subcommittee required that I generate innovative ideas for fundraising, plan and carry out fundraising events and communicate with relevant stakeholders. While UNICEF WITS required that I attend and take part in projects which aim to advocate for communities and/or groups of people in need, with special emphasis on women and children.
Some events that were held required that I respond flexibly. For example, there was an event that the Girton Fundraising Subcommittee was hosting and there was a need for people to come help and set up the event. There was another recycling campaign that was occurring which we struggled to get a recycling company that was willing to work with us. As I worked with the other volunteer members, I noticed that compartmentalisation of the work that needed to be done in a short amount of time was necessary. The group agreed and we divided to work together mor efficiently.
Volunteering has made me more open-minded and shown me the importance of planning ahead, these are two key ways that the responding flexibly competency can be developed. For example, the UNICEF WITS hosted an event where volunteer could discuss and find solutions to problems that affect mothers and children in South Africa. For me to be able to partake in these discussions I had to be open to hearing the opinions and suggestions of other volunteers. Secondly, volunteering opportunities are often announced between three and two weeks before the event. For me to successfully partake in these events I had to endure that I was planning ahead for my schoolwork and other commitments that I may have in order for me to ensure that I can attend the volunteer opportunities.
In conclusion I would say that volunteering has helped me develop responsive flexibility through learning to problem-solve, be open-minded and planning ahead.
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