Xu Weiqi just graduated from Yancheng Normal University in June this year. As a member of the volunteer service team of the "Power Micro Dream" Charity Association, she returned to her hometown of Xiangshui County, Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province to do volunteer services every wi

After leading the children to recite "Young China", Xu Weiqi asked everyone to share their life ideals.

Xu Weiqi just graduated from Yancheng Normal University in June this year. As a member of the volunteer service team of the "Helping Micro Dream " charity association, she would return to her hometown of Yancheng City, Jiangsu Province every winter and summer vacation during the four years of college. Volunteer service in Shuixian County is no exception this year, even if I am facing the teacher recruitment exam .

"Help Weimeng" is a public welfare association in Xiangshui County . Since its establishment in 2008, it has adhered to the leadership of party building and gathered the strength of all parties to provide targeted services for left-behind children, lonely elderly people and other groups. For sexual volunteer services, there are more than 2,000 registered volunteers.

Jiefang Road Primary School in Xiangshui Town is located at the junction of urban and rural areas. There are 1,273 students in the school, 637 of whom are left-behind children. "After listening to the judge's lecture, I realized that when encountering bullying and other abuses, I should reject it loudly and report it promptly," said Zhao Xuelian, a sixth-grade student at Jiefang Road Primary School. She is a left-behind child whose parents work outside the country all year round. In November 2021, a judge from the Xiangshui County People's Court came to the school and explained the types of violations that minors often suffer through case by case, so that students can enhance their awareness of self-protection.

On December 3, 2021, the judge of the Xiangshui County People’s Court gave lectures to left-behind children. (Provided by the interviewee)

Reporters learned that during traditional festivals such as the Lantern Festival and Dragon Boat Festival, volunteers from the association plan and organize interesting folk activities for left-behind children. Every summer, "Love Summer Nursery" is opened for left-behind children, and activities such as "Youth Micro Dreams Summer Tour" are held. On weekdays, the association also sets up "helping growth rooms" in villages where left-behind children gather, where some children can do homework and play games after school.

"There are full-time administrators here to ensure safety. Air conditioning and cold drinks are provided free of charge in summer. The children are very willing to come." Zhang Hong, Secretary of the Party Branch of the Xiyuan Community Neighborhood Committee in Xiangshui County, said that the "Growth Assistance House" is a home for left-behind children. Some volunteers come regularly to help children with their homework, which is very popular with parents. While providing voluntary services to left-behind children, the

Association also organizes them to participate in voluntary activities that care for the elderly and spread love together. "Some elderly people are very happy when they see their children. They regard them as their grandchildren and take out the things they usually don't want to eat." said Geng Hai, the person in charge of Xiangshui County Xiangshui County Xiyanghong Senior Apartment. The association also regularly contacts some elderly apartments and nursing homes to visit and express condolences, organize performances and cultural activities, provide haircuts for the elderly, teach them how to use mobile phones, etc. All this makes the elderly feel heart-warming. Li Hua, deputy director of the

Association Office, believes that only by taking good care of the two groups, "the old and the young", can thousands of families lighten their burdens and make people who work hard outside feel at ease.

Li Hua, deputy director of the office of the "Power Micro Dream" Charity Association, recently introduced charity projects. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zheng Shengzhu

Small acts of kindness warmed the neighbors and won help from all parties. Up to now, 126 enterprises, institutions, and public welfare organizations have established long-term cooperative relationships with the association. More than 100 companies have donated love to the society through the association, with a total donation value of more than 2 million yuan.

"The association is a good platform for volunteers who are enthusiastic about public welfare to find an organization." Xu Wenbing is a party member cadre of Xiangshui County Veterans Affairs Bureau. After registering as an association volunteer in 2013, he has done his job well. While working, I often use my weekend time to do various charity activities with other volunteers. "More people are more powerful than a single person."

"A drop of water becomes a river, and a small kindness brings great love." Xiao Yunbing, deputy secretary of the party branch of the association, said that the co-construction of carriers, co-organizing of activities, and sharing of resources make every project Volunteering produces real results. At the same time, party members and volunteers took the lead, attracting active participation from people from all walks of life.At present, the association has served more than 10,000 people such as left-behind children and lonely elderly people. It has truly implemented its founding purpose of "accumulating small things, gathering collective efforts, and practicing great love" with practical actions.