VOICES OF VOLUNTEERS FROM MALTA

I have been involved in volunteering for the past two decades. My participation in voluntary organisations has helped to enrich my life in many ways but mostly from an emotional and psychological aspect. As a foster parent I learnt to be more responsible and mature within a family unit. My involvement with animal welfare made be become more conscious of the plight of living creatures. Ten years ago I joined the Transplant Support Group and, as a living kidney donor, I realised and started to appreciate the true meaning of life and the importance of organ donation. My recent involvement with the local Food Bank has reinforced the altruistic aspect of helping those in need. Overall, my past experiences in different areas of volunteering have helped me become who I am today. J.B.M

James B. Muscat