by Brother Jittin Mathew and Eustace Fernandes
MUMBAI, SEP 19, 2018: As part of the internship programme, 7 first year Bachelor of Management Studies students from K E S Shroff College, Kandivli visited Bosco Boys Home, Borivli from 9 am to 10.30 am on Sep 11, to conduct various creative activities for the children of the orphanage.
The volunteers began by having one to one communication with the boys. Some preferred teaching, while others conducted activities like drawing and painting. Father Corlis Gonsalves, Director of Bosco Boys Home, Borivli appreciated the work the volunteers were doing for the betterment of this weaker and neglected section of society by helping them grow into responsible citizens.
"Social workers are a part of the few who do care. They care about social injustices committed every day, across the globe, behind closed doors and out in the open. They are the ones who care enough to believe they can make the world a better place. It's much easier to forget your personal woes when you're serving the needs of those around you. For social workers, the needs can be overwhelming. But regardless of the results, the career rewards are intangible. Alone we can do so little but together we can do so much, " Father Gonsalves said.
Vatsal Ahar, a first-year student from K E S BMS said, "As we lose ourselves in the service of others, we discover our own lives and our own happiness. I thank the Institute for giving us the permission to visit the orphanage. As we interacted with the children, we came to know about their hobbies, lifestyles and their goal in life. Through the activity of colouring and drawing, we came to know how talented and blessed they were. Being rich is not how much you have but how much you can give. Since it was my first time, I found the children to be full of energy. It was an enjoyable moment."
"My experience was really awesome. I had a great time with them and hope they will come again to visit us and help us to experience these wonderful moments again," Vivek Wagela, a boy from the orphanage, said.