Club spearheads volunteer campaign
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The newly established Hongqiao Town Youth Elites Club is a charity tapping the hearts of young people who work in government departments and state-owned companies.
It originated as a “green channel” between government departments to improve efficiency and information exchange, but later evolved into a platform for volunteer work.
“Many of our club members from government departments have the ability, the resources and the desire to do something good for society. So why not do it together?” said Chen Jun, founder of the club and staff member of the Hongqiao Investment & Construction Co.
Chen said his inspiration was a small article by the venerable Buddhist monk Master Hsing Yun, who encouraged people to find joy by helping others.
Established in November, the charity organization has so far attracted volunteers from an array of government departments, including finance, public safety and urban planning.
“We are getting a lot support,” Chen said. “Colleagues, friends and local entrepreneurs are all keen to join the organization.”
Every month, the club will focus on one charity event, with emphasis on the needs of the elderly, disadvantaged children and struggling families.
The inaugural event was held in a home for the elderly last month.
The club sent 36 boxes of milk to the institution and arranged for a psychologist to give a talk on the mindset of old age.
Next Friday, the volunteers will visit Shanghai Children’s Home to throw a birthday party for a youngster with brain spinal disease. All the residents at the home are either orphans or children with chronic illnesses who have been abandoned by their parents.
“We do not do it for show,” Chen said. “We will celebrate every child’s birthday.”
He said the club will maintain strict criteria for membership and finances. Anyone absent from scheduled meetings three times in a row will be dropped from the roster.
Every donation and membership fee will be listed publicly on the club’s official WeChat site.
“We take this very seriously,” Chen said. “We want everyone who joins to make a serious commitment. This is not just a social event or a one-off lark. Charity is all continued love and care.”
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