It was just amazing to interact with these children. The energy level, talent, knowledge which these kids had was just amazing, no-one could tell that they were from lower social-economical class. I was really touched at the way they welcomed us and the thank-you and appreciation they showered on us. It was a wonderful experience and hope to do it more often.

Rebecca Dutta, Senior Public Relations Executive, TPNM

The children were extremely creative, smart and naughty! They spoke so much about themselves- what they like to do, what they want to become plus their resolutions. Also spoke of the pressure of the exams (final exams this week).We would also like to suggest one thing that initially there should have been a short brief about how we are going to carry out the activity and little bit of introductory session.

Sonal, Housekeeping, TPNM

The ISR phase-2 activity held at Bandra Community Centre was a fun filled activity. It has given an insight to how young and innocent children need some attention to take care of them. & what difference we can really make by just spending some effective time with them.

Trishula Shinde, Apeejay Shipping Ltd.

Feelings and emotions are many! Amongst the very few special and important days in my life! The challenge is to take this forward in totality.
Thank you to the whole organizing team.

Mr. Sundeep Mathur - Corporate Director Human Resources

“I would only suggest one thing to all of you out there...Please visit an old age home at least once...you will want to go again and help them share their grief. Our visit to FINS (Friends In Needs Society) this morning was an eye-opener for all. I believe that it is our duty and responsibility to care for our parents and elders in the family in their old age.. Spending these 3 hours with them made us understand how much a smile and a few words of care meant to them." Thomas Kuriyan - Associate Director, Human Resources

"It was a great experience to share our love and affection with the old folks at the FINS during the Christmas season. As the saying goes though they are old, they are young at heart. and always smiling."

Lynn Cormack - Assistant Manager - GMO

The I- volunteer visit to APD was an overwhelming and humbling experience for me. It served as a hard reminder of how life cannot be taken for granted. It was also a great lesson in determination and resolve.Watching the positive energy of the children one could feel that even despite their disabilities their resolve to succeed and overcome the odds was higher than what we see in our day to day lives. We could easily walk away feeling enriched with the experience - a deep
sense of humility and gratitude to have been able to spend some meanigful moments with the children. Mandaar Sukhtankar, Executive Chef, The Park, Bangalore

"Today was the first experience for me to visit an old age home. It was an experience of mixed feelings coming from a joint family background.
On one hand we are getting an opportunity to interact with these wise souls who all are beaming with loving energies and enthusiasm. Dancing gracefully, playing joyfully, their interactions filled with passion.On the other side a mockery on our present day society wherein we have deserted our own parents and family members to pursue our whims and fancies giving a blind eye to their sacrifices and patience."
Ms. Megha Dinesh - Brand Manager Aura

"Life seems to be meaningless when you see them. A person toil all through his life for the family, thinking a day would come when he/she can just relax and spend time with his/her grand children and tell tales of his youthful days to them. But when I saw them today it was clear in their smile, life has not kept its promise. Spending three hours with them today has brought such a lot of happiness and satisfaction to me.
There are lots of special day's in one's life, this day would definitely be one of my Special Day..

Ms. Jaba Banerjee - Associate Director - Sales

"Following the visit to the Association of Physically Handicapped, yesterday, I felt I should take my family and visit the place on any non-working day. This would enable people to open up their minds. Similarly, if all the of us can put a word to our other colleagues & Friends about such schools / associations, and suggest them to visit along with their families, I feel we would be making a good world to live in."
B Srinivasa, Associate Director - Human Resources

"I have been an ardent supporter of volunteering & charity work since my
youth, i feel that with that every small contribution of time & effort can make a difference in someone's life. We all are fortunate enough to have the gifts of health & well-being in life, yesterday's event reinforced my conviction that its upon us how we can use these possessions for the betterment of people lesser fortunate than us. To me volunteering is not a
temporary feeling, it's all about permanent values what we have inculcated
in our life" Subrata Majumder, General Manager

"It is always hurtful to see small kids suffering with any ailment but this visit has given me a lot of peace. It was heart warming to see the efforts APD is putting in for their development, i could see hope for these kids to become fulfilled individuals. I am sure people like us spending time with them will help them to adjust better to the outside world"

Preeti Kumar, Director Public Relations

"Meeting these children made me feel they are not physically disabled but
specially abled"


Shyamprasad Acharya, Director Finance

“it was a very nice event, spending time with these little kids has given me a lot of satisfaction. We crib about petty things like fever, cold, petty problems in life but this has made me realise how fortunate we all are”

Vinita Chaudhary, Associate Director House Keeping

No doubt the program is absolutely extraordinary, truly appreciate your initiative for the program, in fact we should thank you to give us the opportunity.

Pampa Ghosh, Senior Executive – Administration, Apeejay Shipping Limited

"I strongly believe that ISR should be a regular curriculum with everyone of us working with the Apeejay Surrendra Group & at The Park, Vizag we will be committed towards the same. The I Volunteer programme was the first step in such initatives & I am happy with its response" Siraj Mukherjee, Executive Manager

"We were deeply touched with the insight provided by the ISR programme through I volunteer. It generated voluntary interests amongst the participants to offer their services to those in need & we pledge to continue our efforts in strengthening our ISR for the cause of the society."

Amlan Kumar Dasgupta, Associate Director - Sales

It was a nice feeling to be with small kids. They only require our smile, our company and attention to be happy. If provided with some support they can do wonders. I future also I would like to be in their company.


Pankaj ,
General Management Trainee

It was really a great session which made me feel happy from within. I enjoyed playing and speaking with children. Personally I do a lot of charity work like teaching kids when I am free, raising money for poor children by doing charity shows, etc.

Sheldon D’mello,
General Management Trainee

I really enjoyed the trip thus sharing all small moments together with the special children. As I felt that my contribution of few hours has made them feel so happy so I am very fortunate that my time has been utilized properly. I am very happy for this step and I am really feeling proud of what I have done.
Sreejana Pradhan
Housekeeping Assistant

“Our interaction with the children of SOS Village was a very fulfilling experience”.

Michelle Majumdar,
Exec Asst. to Chairman and Communication Partner

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving much advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a gentle and tender hand.
Experience on Volunteerism was thought provoking and gives us a lot of insights. Those kids dont need any sympathy, advice or solutions, what they need is time, education and opportunities. If some of us can do that, it will be great.
Abhijit Bose, General Manager, The Park New Delhi

“This was my first experience as a volunteer and it feels great.” “We've never done something like this before and would surely like to continue further, I can surely take out time on weekends”.

“My wife too can surely take drawing classes here, I will soon get in touch with you again. Thanks for the experience”. “It was fun and learning at the same time. Such experiences always end up teaching you something about yourself and the world around you.” Mr Subhasish Saha, Chief technology Officer

It was my first experience with any group like this. Was very scared, but felt really good later on. Coming to their level and interacting with them was difficult but helped them to bring out whatever they wanted to share with us. This wouldn’t have been the case when we would have seen them on roads. Learnt to respect, care and understand another section of society.

Christo K ,
General Management Trainee

On 25th Nov 2008 our iVolunteers from TPND set forth to a day of social activity at Ashalayam NGO, Okhla, to spend quality time and interact with the children of the NGO. The highlights of the activity were the stupendous lively dance performance by the children, the creative group presentation given collectively by the volunteers and the children on topics like personal hygiene, career counselling and good staple diet. During the course of the activities the children shared their aspirations and dreams of building their careers and giving back to the society. They spoke about their families, their home, personal likes and dislikes too. There was distribution of food gifts amongst the children after the round of interactional activities.
Salman Qureshi, Director HR TPND

I really liked the atmosphere where I went to teach those children. They were very friendly and cooperative with us. When I was distributing chocolates and balloons to them I really liked the happiness on their faces. I would really visit the place once in a week when I will be tired of my work and when I want to attain happiness in my life. I would really like to do some contribution of my little money, education and happiness with them in my life. Dwipayan Biswas, Asst. Supervisor - Housekeeping

“Very fruitful interaction and I have been enriched in ways I cannot express.”

Jhimli Ghosh, HRD & Strategy


"I take back with me the joy I have found in these children, it has taught me how one can be loving and patient at the same time. All children understand best the language of love."

Sushmita Bose, Oxford Online

“It was so nice being with these kids that even though I don't understand ‘Bangla' the interaction has made me so happy within.”.
Varsha, The Park

“It was a great opportunity for me to visit SOS village and spend time with those children. I will be happier if I can spend some more time with them in near future”.
Piyali Mallick, Technology Corporate Communications

Today I participated at iVolunteer session during duty hours with our friends and seniors. We visited Don Bosco school for children. I saw lots of children who were fond of teachers and friends. We enjoyed and played a lot with them. I feel happy and also pity to see them. In future I would like to continue to go there again.

Sana
Housekeeping Assistant

“It was a wonderful volunteering experience. More so, because the inmates responded superbly.”
Anindita Mukhopadhyay, Technology, Corporate Communications