Volunteering for a Cause

After facilitating the exciting business simulation game and planting 150 “Tengek Burung” trees at the Raja Musa Forest Reserve, the enthusiastic Lancaster University students were hard at work behind the scenes at the Dewan Sivik, Petaling Jaya for two days in preparation for the “I Believe” Benefit Concert organised by StART Society recently.

The Sunway–Lancaster Exchange students who are here for the Summer Programme together with an International Opportunities intern from Lancaster University who chaperoned the British students to Malaysia were present on both the 12th and 13th of September to help the StART Society with the ticketing booth, lighting and sound, distribution of programme booklet, props, ushering, food and beverages, taking care of the children, as well as sales of t-shirts.

Billy Girow, a 3rd year student studying Philosophy, Politics and Economics said, “We are all eager to help the StART Society kids”. Girrow shared his experience being part of the Lancaster University Student Union (LUSU) which is also active in teaching about social enterprises.

The StART Society was initiated by Joshua Lee, a Sunway University alumnus who was in search of something greater than his own achievements. He is now the Programme Director for the underprivileged children who have been taught to express and articulate their feelings and emotions through music, fine arts, drama, dance, speech, writing and life skills.

Sunway University together with the assistance from Malaysian Care provided school-leavers with scholarships and are now pursuing their studies in a degree of their choice.

The “I Believe” Benefit Concert saw dance performances choir, drama and guests artistes performing alongside the children.