Today, I received some news that some volunteers felt that we have been very unfair to certain people. During an outing sponsored by companies, a group of them felt that they were being neglected and it was always the 'usual' ones who got to go for such trips. This group suddenly disappeared and expected us to know that something was wrong. I really hope that there is a way to make these volunteers talk to us first before the disappearing act. However, I must acknowledge that not many people will do that, especially those who feel that they are able to do so much more. It's always the self ego that makes them feel that they have done much more than anyone else.
Maybe I can separate the volunteer groups into 2: one to be in charge of food and the other group to be in charge of befriending the elderly and any other adhoc tasks. There must also be a briefing before each week's activity starts, just like in any outing. I pray that God will help us to open our eyes to solve this situation and help us to have the wisdom to encourage the elderly and the volunteers.
Lord, give Andrea and I the wisdom to speak love to the elderly and the volunteers. Let there be open communication and not bad-blood. Let them be transparency so that there will not be any misunderstanding. Lord, give us strength when it seems so hard to convince the elderly or volunteers on our good intention. As they give us constructive feedback, please help us to improve. In Your Name, let these be done with Your Agape Love!
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