Day: Saturday

Time: 2.30 p.m

Do we remember the day we attended the first formal program of MAD? I feel so attached to the organization and my work that I do not feel it was just last Sunday we met for the first time. May be it was just the charm of the MAD organizers that gave us the feeling of closeness and greeted us with love. Awwwwww aint that so sweet!! Cheers to all of them.

These are the few vague things I remember of that Saturday.

I get up from a deep slumber and just realize that the MAD introduction program for all the volunteers interested in MAD was about to begin in half hour.

We were welcomed at the auditorium with a broad smile by Gloria, Letti and Samitha. The others I met there at the gate were Anu and Jithin.

My mind was filled with apprehension whether I should be a part of this program and will I be able to dedicate time and do justice to my commitments. I left this as a thought for later. The program started with a lot of ice breaker sessions filled with fun, laughter and getting to know each other. There was active participation from the audience. Later Jithin introduced MAD to us and giving us a brief overview of the entire organization, its goal, founder members, structure etc. This was a very informative session and a little boring too (just kidding) There was a lot of knowledge sharing about our ideas, about understanding goal etc. We understood what it takes to be committed and what are the requirements from a MAD volunteer.

Here is where I want to say something that really took me aback. I have been a part of many NGO’s and organizations that work with kids and adults. This was perhaps the only organization that put it straight down point blank, that we required to be committed, that we are there for a reason, that we are there to make a difference. That was not gyaan by the way

Then came the scary part ‘the Interview.’ Were all tensed and scared and there was apprehension and tension in all’s eyes. Do you think that was true?? We all knew we were here for a reason and knew that we wanted to be a part of this MAD group and walked in with confidence. Most of us proved it that we had it in us to be a part of MAD.

The second day was an intensive session of training and learning. We learnt a lot about what we will do at the classes and how we should ideally deal with the kids. It was a day long learning, but good fun and very intuitive

One thing I am really happy about is that I am a part of MAD and hope we can give our best toward it.

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