HAGAR Volunteer Appreciation 2018

“So without further ado, here is the awards roll-call!”

“First up, the winners of the Model of DEDICATION in the Hagar Volunteer Awards 2018 are… Wei Chern, Sunil, Sarah and Hilton!”

Dedication. Love. Faithfulness. Kindness. Passion. Commitment. Loyalty. Generosity. Excellence. Faith. Compassion. Reliability. Sincerity. Optimism. Trustworthiness. Vivaciousness. Courage.

17 unique awards were conferred to more than 50 volunteers at the Hagar Volunteer Appreciation on 13 December 2018. Instead of focusing on their volunteer functions and contributions, the staff came together and designed special awards affirming the most outstanding character trait that each volunteer had demonstrated during the course of their service.

What a 3.5-man staff team could not do, these volunteers did it together with us, achieving lasting impact in the lives of over 1,200 women and children who have survived some of the worst forms of exploitation and abuse!

From running English classes, to event organising, photography, video production and editing, graphic design, copywriting, finance support, befriending, counselling, providing legal advice, translation, corporate networking, fundraising, galvanising support from personal and client networks, these amazing volunteers with an elephant-sized heart of love have given of themselves tirelessly, showing to survivors of extreme abuse that there is good in people.

Dear HAGAR Volunteers including those who could not attend the appreciation event – Thank you for showing humanity at its best to those who have encountered the worst of humanity. Your acts of love have warmed their hearts and helped them to believe that there is hope for their future. We wish you all of the blessings from God in all facets of your life – personal, for your family, and at work. May you experience joy as you give of yourself to the afflicted and the marginalised.