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 

 

 

Three more feathers in the hat of Lit the Light Career Wing Team

 

“Achieve your goal with true spirits"

The success story of Sudarshan

Mr. Sudarshan is a true achiever of goals amidst challenges. Right after graduation, Sudarshan acquired a job that required working on the computer for more than 17 hours a day. He pulled on until 2017 when it took a toll on his retina, he had to give up his well-paid job and focus on retrieving his eyesight. He was initially perturbed about his condition but with encouragement from friends and family, he was able to find a way out of the dark tunnel. He says it’s a Himalayan effort to learn accounting through a process using Text Reader. He was enthusiastic to venture into the new world. He is indebted to Lit the Light career wing team as he was offered an Accounting Consultant job at FINT solutions Pvt. Ltd. through their continued support. He is extremely happy with his current working environment and the appreciation he receives from his team as a trendsetter in this field of accounting in an MNC and his achievement would be to march forward to lead the future generation with Visual Challenges.

The success story of Ashok Kumar

Mr. Ashok Kumar is an inspiration to lead and take control of life. He hails from a town village near Madurai and lost vision in an accident at the age of 8. He took Braille training for 2 years and completed his basic education in Madurai. He was supported by his grandmother who had economic challenges, but she managed to provide good education and a secure home to him. He completed his graduation in English from Presidency college Chennai and Post-graduation from Pondicherry. He was identified and supported by the Lit the Light career wing as a self-motivated young communicator. His good knowledge in both English and Tamil writing along with excellent computer skills elevated his position as a blogger, coding expert, and web designer. He is appreciated as a quick learner, smart worker with excellent management skills. Beehive Communication Club recognized his talent and offered him a job in the Communications Department where he confidently handles FAQs of students who wish to join the course and guides them to register. His excellent academic background and quick access to computers are add-on skills to his profession. He is extremely happy with his team who eagerly assist him when he has to fill in Google Sheets concerning payment of fees and other finance-related forms. He is comfortable working on the laptop with various computer languages he learned during the initial years to struggle to thrive in a world full of colors. His experiential learning through E-text and his confidence to win is the formula for his success.

The success story of Balapriya

Ms. Balapriya is a ‘Go Getter’ she has different challenges to handle both physically and visually [partially] she survived the whole with complete support from her family members. Hailing from a town like Dindigul she has explored the world around her with a dynamic approach. She has actively participated in extension activities like NSS and village placement programs in her college.  She is a postgraduate in English and a professionally qualified teacher.  She is also a confident team player, adaptive to changes as a leader. With her excellent speech and writing background, she utilized the opportunity to associate herself with the Lit the Light Career Wing Team. She was successfully placed as a Tele Caller and Admin of BCC at Beehive Communication Club. She is involved full-fledged with spreading the news about her institution through her sophisticated English communication skills. She is thankful to the Lit the light team, family, and friends for the support and guidance to secure a job she enjoys.

Beehive, a hive of pulsating young minds who work together to create reverberations in the field of soft skills training. Our team appreciates them for offering opportunities to the talented to grow and to expand.

Our Sincere Thanks to Beehive Communication Club and FINT Solutions Pvt. Ltd. for Inclusive hiring Visually Challenged Talents