According to the Toy Library Chairman, Datin PH Wong says that she has established the place because she knew there are children who don't have the excess or privilege to play with toys and board games. She also knew that she needs to come out with an idea so that these children have the privilege to play games since the existed playground doesn't have the same excess that a normal playground would give. This is due to the vandalism that has been occurring since ages. She also found that these games are actually helpful for the children in their early stage of brain development. She knew that she needed to seize the opportunity so that the children from the low-income area can find their respective potential within themselves. The toy library itself encourages children in the Damai Apartment area to play games and toys.
Furthermore, we were very delightful about the fact that we were given such an opportunity to help the children and the toy library itself. The first thing that we did was we had a meeting with Puan Jameyah and the Go Green Rangers who happened to be the backbone of the toy library. They have been running the place since the beginning. In the meeting, we've talked about the importance of the toy library to the kids and also we have been told to form a few groups within the Rangers to discuss further action that can be taken in order for the toy library to survive in the future. Afterwards, we had a cleaning session with the Rangers helping us together to clean up the toy library compound. After cleaned up the messes there, we went from house to house to promote the toy library to the neighbourhood. Some of the parents weren't aware of the existence of the toy library. So, the exposure of the toy library to the parents was very vital.
The next thing we did was, we went to Tadika Lin Lin which is going to be another toy library and workshop for the kids. Before we went there for the 1st time, the place hasn't been set up yet. Thus, we were there to clean up the place before its launching day. We cleaned up the house compound and then we moved a few boxes that were donated by generous people inside a store-room. Also, the girls helped Datin with arranging the books that been donated. The boys, on the other hand, vacuum the whole place, swept the whole place, mopped the whole place and lastly, we washed the lawn, backyard and the house compound. Next, we had a session with the two innovators that shared their knowledge and experience to us. The two innovators are Mr Tan and Mr Hor. It was a fun session for us as we learned new stuff and we were so happy and grateful to be a part of this team.
Moreover, we had a few fun and exquisite activities with the kids at Idaman Apartment. First and foremost, the "Senamrobik" session with the kids was hella fun. The kids were really enjoying every bit of it. Next, we had a cooking session where we had set up a table outside the toy library. Then, we called upon the kids to join us and they were so thrilled to make fruits salad and egg sandwich. Later, we had a handcraft session with the kids where we teach them how to make origami and butterfly made out of rattan.
Then, in the evening we went to The School Mall in Jaya One where there was this event for charity, fundraising and spread awareness about the environment to the visitors. We had a booth for ourselves. The booth was for us to collect old toys, books, and recyclable items for the use of the toy library later. We find it interesting because we get to know people and we get to know the booth around us about. Also, we learned new things about the environment and we all think that it's time to go green. Stop using single-hand use plastic, use a metal straw instead of plastic, stop supporting fast fashion brands.
On the very next day, we went back to Tadika Lin Lin for sharing session. Mr Hor has taught about the importance of critical thinking and Datin also encouraged us to join more volunteering programs because she said that it helps to develop your soft skills. Mr Hor also gave us a chance to made crafts using steel wire. Some of us were really talented but some of us...hmm wasn't really... I mean..hmm never mind. In a nutshell, we feel that it is important for us to treasure every knowledge and moment that have been made during our time volunteering at the toy library. It's safe to say we had the time of our life doing this volunteering work because it was very fun and happening. And, to my fellow Civangers, I LOVE YOU 3000. I'm so happy to be a part of this family.
Written by,
Abdul Halim bin Nagor Mohamed (KIA160001)
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