I'm inquiring about volunteerism and just learnt that its Intenational Youth Day. I was asked why I didn't remove my facial jewellery — at Ministry of Culture, Youth & Sports."
"I'm being stared down but I am defiant because there is at least one youth who needs my effort."
".....and mi nah remove them..... I think this answer intensified the stares. #nonchalant"
Visited the offices of Jamaica Cancer Society and Red Cross and managed to successfully sign up for their volunteer programmes. Went to Tom Redcam Libraby to find out if there existed a programme which would allow me to read to children or help them with art and craft projects, however the librarians were watching the women's race and did not wish to be disturbed. Got attitude from Council of Voluntary Social Services and was redirected to visit their website, regardless of being physically present in their office. Called an organization I was referred to and when asked what was my highest level of education I was met with "suh what you can't find a job eh?". I successfully refrained from telling her that unlike her my preference was to create my job as opposed to "looking" a job. My general thought, after today, is that trying to get onboard programmes of volunteerism means you have to act as if you are begging Sunday dinner, fend off sarcasm and scrutiny, fit the general concept of physical "normalism" as well as only volunteer if there is an ulterior motive of self gain.
Do you have any similar experiences trying to sign up?
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