I really dislike it!

This is always the period of time that I dislike most. November to December.

Gosh! The number of calls I received from organizations wanting to have parties, give presents, donate to the 'poor' kids from Homes have gone from 1 call per month to more than 10 a month.

Personally, I am NOT in favor of a one-time off parties. Yes, a group of volunteers come, thinking "Yay! I can finally bring the joy of the season, bring love, bring laughter, to these kids." but seriously, how much love & laughter & joy can one-time off volunteering do?

Often times, I feel that with parties & gifts & presents gave the kids SO much fun that they will find that it's actually not too bad to stay in a Home and their own home starts to fade off in their life. I always wonder if it's a good idea to plan for too many activities for the children because in reality, when they reunite with their family, their family will not be able to provide them with so many activities - then how?

So please... for those reading this entry, if volunteering is really what you would like to do, consider one-to-one volunteering. It may benefit a lot to that one kid more than you can to 20 kids. I live by the starfish story - Making a difference to one at a time.