Social Media compliments volunteering too - Lit the Light on Twitter

“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the
 heart.” 

 ~Elizabeth Andrew

Hello All,

Once again...Welcome to Lit the Light's Coordinator aka Leads Blog Series. Today we want to present the testimony of our coordinator “Ms. Nivetha” sharing her experience and moments with Lit the Light in simple words.  She is here to express herself on "What?... How?... Why?... and few more questions on dedicating her time, volunteering with Lit the Light"…in her 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 Ms. Nivetha, a dedicated coordinator, a valuable team lead, supporting us with social media promotions, like our Twitter account, and also in many other field activities as well.

Lit the Light's Coordinator Ms. Nivetha’s words on travel with us…

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself?

Hi! I’m Nivetha and I’m a final year student pursuing Journalism. I enjoy traveling, photography, and spend a lot of my time reading books.

 

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

My college had asked for a scribe volunteer to help students at a school in Adyar, that is how I heard about Lit the Light. During the 2020 Read Fest, I helped with the promotion of the event through meme-creation and was also in charge of taking pictures of the event. Later, I was given the opportunity to handle the Lit the Light Twitter account and also lead the video testimonial series. I wanted to start volunteering here because I wanted to utilize my free time meaningfully, instead of just being on my phone. I also felt a great sense of personal satisfaction that I had never felt before and wanted to endure that feeling.

 

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

Being able to watch people from different walks of life come together for a common cause is truly magical. Even during the Pandemic, I’ve seen volunteers working relentlessly and selflessly to aid the visually challenged. Despite the uncertain times that we live in today, it is comforting to be a part of a community that actively works towards making the world a better place.

 

4.  What is your most memorable experience volunteering here?

The first-ever event that I had attended that was conducted by LTL was the 2020 Readfest. I spent the whole day interacting and taking pictures of the visually challenged individuals and was in awe of their talents and vibrant energy. Also, listening to the inspiring stories of those I interview for the LTL Testimonial video series is something I will cherish forever.

 

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

LTL is a flexible organization and is very understanding of the volunteer's situation. They don't enforce anything upon you. So even if you feel you will not have the time to help, know that there is always something that you can do to be of service. Amid the challenges of the pandemic, now more than ever is the time to help those in need, so come join us at LTL and make a difference in someone's life!

Lit the Light thanks Nivetha and appreciates her for her time and support for the upliftment of the Visually Challenged community in every possible way... Lit the Light takes the opportunity, rather proud to brag that Nivetha is one of the indispensable backbones of our organization and a role model for many other volunteers. Thanks again Nivetha, for your time…support…and most of all, for being part of Lit the Light’s Team.
 

Compiled by Nandita Vaidyanathan, LTL Volunteer