After a few visits, the children became increasingly active and happier. For the volunteers, such changes are very rewarding. He quit his job at a chemical company to set up his own firm so he has more time to work as a volunteer. Pakkred is a good place to undertake social work, said Mrs Boonchuan. There are many government-run homes and many needy children here, but few come to help since it is a bit far from the city.
Financial constraints mean there are no full-time personnel.
And we need volunteers with lots of love and warmth for the children. People who can work as a team. Most are expatriates who come and go, so long-term volunteers are always needed. Each volunteer contributes a few hours every week to work on programmes of their choice. Apart from activities at the Home for Mentally Handicapped, the YWCA runs a day-care centre for poor children.