Community service was designed to shape individuals who are more aware about the other people in their community and the hardships that these people face, and as a result would help develop a sense of responsibility in this individuals so they would take action by helping those people in need as much as they can.
Anugerah Remaja Perdana (ARP) also known as the Duke of Edinburgh Award (DoEA) provides chances for youth aged 14-24 to develop skills for life and work, fulfil their potential and have a brighter future. Since 14 years old, I involve actively in ARP and manage to obtain the Bronze and Silver medals by the age of 16. Currently, I am listed as one of the Gold Award recipients and waiting for the interview session which will be held in a month or two. In order to obtain the award, I have to successfully complete all components namely physical recreation, skills, adventurous journey, community service and residential project (gold award). So, here's my story for the community service component.
DESCRIBE:
In completing my community service component in order to obtain the Gold award, I served for 60 hours as a volunteer at a school in Johor Bahru for 12 months. My focus was performing clerical activities and clearing the
surrounding of the school. I was entrusted to handle financial matters on behalf of
the school by entering data into the computer and prepare the final report of
the financial year with the help of a teacher who was responsible for this matter. Besides that, other activities I did to complete this component was to provide the administrative chart, students and teachers timetables and to update the file system information and correspondence students. In the meantime, I was also involved in cleaning the school area including the drains and trimming the plants. Lastly, I was participated together with the school community to join the gotong-royong programme to clean up the area of Mahmoodiah Graveyard.
INTERPRET:
As an individual, I was responsible to assist the community in various ways. Here, I had the opportunity to contribute and apply all the knowledge for the use in clerical task including the knowledge of computing data. This way, I was able to demonstrate my digital literacy. I was in-charged for the cleaning equipment during the cleaning process. And as required, full commitment was given so that I could successfully complete the tasks. This activities has helped me to develop my TGC in citizenship and global perspectives. Indirectly, I was able to put theories into practices as I used the accounting knowledge I learnt in school before . At the end of this session, I've learnt many things as well as improving my communication and social skills as I have met various type people while serving to this school.
EVALUATE:
As I developed many skills while completing this component, it will surely help me in various aspects of life in the future. The communication and social skills help me a lot these days as the only way to engage myself with other people is by interacting with them regardless of age, nationality, races and religion. Not to forget, as I grow up, meeting people from all walks of life enable me to widen my horizon and help me to see things in different perspectives.
PLAN:
I strongly believe that the community service I did is very helpful in a way it provides clearer pathway for me to adapt with my challenging life. In South Australian Matriculation, having strong soft skills such as communication, interpersonal, intrapersonal, citizenship and global perspectives and also digital literacy are vital so that I can sail smoothly in this program. In addition, the knowledge I gain throughout my educational year certainly contributes a lot as I plan to major in Accounting and Finance in my tertiary level. But, in order to be an accountant, thinking and problem-solving skill are the most integral parts and I am still lacking in those skills. Therefore, I will grab every opportunity that comes in my way to aid me to improve the necessary skills.
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