Here's Siva - A multi talented volunteer of Lit the Light

 

Hello All,

Here we are again with our next testimony...

Welcome to Lit the Light's Coordinator aka Leads Blog Series. Today we want to present the testimony of our coordinator “Mr. Sivakanan (aka) Siva” sharing his experience and moments as a Scribe Coordinator with Lit the Light in simple words.  He is here to express himself on "What?... How?... Why?... and few more questions on dedicating his time, volunteering with Lit the Light"…in his own words.

These testimonies are considered as an assessment of Lit the Light’s performance and work on improvement suggestions (if any) from our Leads, who have been part of us during our ups and downs. To continue with... Here's our Siva, a dedicated Scribe Coordinator, supporting us as a valuable volunteer lead for our Scribe team.
 
Lit the Light's Scribe Coordinator Sivakanan’s words on his travel with Lit the Light…

“Sivakanan’s stand-up comedy during the New Year celebration lights up the room with laughter and cheer !”

1.  Tell us a little bit about yourself? 

Hey, I’m Sivakanan, a scribe coordinator at Lit the Light. I’m a Cybersecurity specialist and a team leader at Accenture and have been working there for nearly 10 years. I also do training for college students and do stand-up comedy on the side!

 

2.  How did you hear about LTL and why did you decide to start volunteering here?

I found out about Lit the Light through Social Media and decided to give it a shot. I’ve been volunteering here as a coordinator for the past three years and have never felt more content and happier. I helped organize the 2018 Read Fest at Presidency college and became the scribe coordinator in 2019. My heart is full of gratitude and solemn joy just being able to make a difference in someone’s life in a small way. I was also able to develop my leadership skills and learned to work in a team environment.

 

 

3.  What aspects of being a volunteer do you like the most?

Sometimes one can forget how securing one job can completely change a visually impaired individual’s life and can be a big transformation for their family. Being able to be a small part of their journey and transformation is truly an amazing feeling.

 

4.   What is your most memorable experience volunteering here?

One of the most memorable experiences, I have had volunteering for LTL is doing stand-up comedy at the 2020 New Year Celebration. Watching them forget about their troubles for a few minutes and laugh until their stomachs hurt warmed my heart, I will never forget that moment. I also received a braille award at 2018 Read fest and was overwhelmed with emotions. The LTL team has always been supportive and appreciative of its volunteers.

 

5.  Do you have any messages for anyone who wants to join us at LTL?

I’d like to say that feeling that slight hesitation and fear before deciding to volunteer is completely natural. However, overcoming that doubt and making that first step to help those in need can actually make a big difference in someone else’s life. At the end of the day, you will realize that you have not only made a difference in someone else’s life but yours too. It’s all about taking that small step, good luck!

 

Lit the Light thanks Siva and appreciates him for his time and support for the upliftment of the Visually Challenged community in every possible way...Lit the Light takes the opportunity, rather proud to announce that Siva is one of the indispensable backbones of our organization and a role model for many other volunteers. Thanks again Sivakanan, for your time...your attitude to keep others happy around you with your sense…support…and most of all, for being part of Lit the Light’s Team.

Compiled by Nandita Vaidyanathan, LTL Volunteer