VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH

JANUARY 2008

NITISH BANDI

Fun loving, full of energy and dedicated to volunteering - yes, we are talking about a volunteer who has been with Dream A Dream for over two years now.


It gives great joy in presenting to you the volunteer of this month- NITISH BANDI

Nitish began volunteering with Dream A Dream in early 2005 and has been actively involved in programs like the Monsoon Miracles, Sports days, Summer Camps, The Adventure camps and many Dream Fundays.

He has played an active role as a member of the Volunteer Management Team (VMT) at Dream A Dream and has also been the VMT coordinator from April 2006 to March 2007.

His simplicity and passion to work with children has been a real inspiration to many of us. A true team leader and motivator who knows how to get his team working, Nitish has been a charm to work with On many occasions.

We wish him all the luck in life and this is a small token of acknowledgement from Dream A Dream for the fantastic work he has done so far and continues to do.

Here are Nitish's thoughts on Dream A Dream, his experiences so far and his motivations for volunteering…


I have initially approached Dream-a-Dream as any other organization and the way my association grew with the organization means a lot. The receptiveness of the organization and the people in it are something that separates this organization. Also, the concept of Dream-a-Dream is unique and appeals well to the volunteer centric focus of the organization. I would never hesitate in saying that my expectations from the organization have been exceeded by it.

There are many experiences which have inspired me in this journey. It is not only the experiences which keep you going, but also it's the people, the concept and your belief in it that you can achieve something. The children also act as an inspiration with their innocent smile and enthusiasm to learn. I can only summarize this experience in one phrase as "You have to be there to experience it"

The quantum of affect volunteering has had on me is immense. It has taught me to be more patient and look forward to the positives of life. Working with children and observing their affability and flexibility helps you improve as an individual. As a volunteer you tend to meet people from different tracks of life and also come across situations which act as learning epitomes.