And yes, he was a bit overwhelmed when after the childbirth the 31 brothers and sisters came to visit. In the meantime, I should add, Bongai has become Secretary General of the Zimbabwe Red Cross. This is indeed an extreme example of making a difference to the lives of others, and by doing so, making a difference in one's own life - however challenging. But what Bongai did was what she felt she had to do that day when the first child arrived at the doorstep of the hospital. Bongai started as a volunteer, and now she is a staff member working to enable more volunteers to pursue their sense of responsibility.
Volunteer work is different from paid work.
It has its own special qualities. This often makes a big difference for the beneficiary. Volunteers work part-time . Most people only volunteer a few hours a week. So volunteering can be combined with any occupation.