RCI-Rodriguez: SWA Voluntary Service - Orientation
Of course, before heading onto their plans, they know it
wasn’t easy. They thought of having an orientation/seminar
from the people in Cottolengo Filipino who know most about the
children, from their attitudes and personalities to how to make
them happy. The Scouts were specifically oriented by one of the
heads in Cottolengo Filipino. She mentioned that most of them
have “down syndrome” but still has a unique story behind them;
she has also specially mentioned each of the children the Scouts
will be teaching in the future, explaining each and every special
attributes each of them behold. There’s someone who is
hardworking and obedient, but when he has something to think
of his own, he really wouldn’t listen to you. There’s also
someone who is affectionate but very jealous at times, that’s
why he is a bit harder to teach. There’s also a “baby” among
them, who will be most likely to make little tantrums. But of
course, among them is a leader who really knows what he is
doing, and is willing to understand his “brothers” – he may not
be able to speak well, but he is very compassionate in what he
is doing. All of these information, and so much more what put
into the minds of the Scouts… well, not only just the mind, but
also engraved into their hearts. They knew that the journey
would be a bit hard but will be fun anyways.