Is it better to volunteer just for the sake of it or not volunteer at all? Apparently some people think needy Singaporeans are a joke.
A volunteer from Crisis Centre Singapore was captured on video for making fun of disabled, needy Singaporeans. According to its Facebook page, Crisis Centre Singapore is a shelter for homeless people. It is to much surprise that a volunteer, who is supposed to be helping them move on with their lives, thought it was a joke to mock them.
In the video, he twisted and bent parts of his limbs to imitate someone who is not very capable of walking. He purposely limped in what he thought was a "funny" way and pointed to his volunteering brochures. The worst of it all? They were laughing. Whoever recorded the video should not be spared from shame as she obviously found it a joke too.
What made them think it is ok to tease needy Singaporeans? If those poor homeless people are a joke, why do they bother volunteering? Why would they do such a stupid thing as to take a video and upload it on the Internet? Do they know no shame?
It is sad that they have tarnished the reputation of the voluntary organisation who has clarified that it is an isolated incident. Hopefully it will rise up, prove people wrong and help more needy Singaporeans.
To the volunteers who insulted the needy: Don't bother helping. Look at your shameful actions and help yourself first. Good intentions? Oh please, who will believe?
