The document is an "Ode to Volunteerism" by Corine Tchakoute Tchanga. It expresses gratitude for how volunteerism has allowed the author to use compassion, patience, commitment, and passion over the past 4 years to help lift up and mend broken hearts. The author is thankful for the positive life transformations and skills acquired through volunteering, and for being reminded that a good reputation and helping those in need are more valuable than money or titles.

2. My Ode to Volunteerism
By Corine Tchakoute Tchanga
Compassionate because I know that sometimes all he needs to hear is “it won’t always be like this”,
Patient because I realized that the longer her story, the heavier her heart is,
Committed because I derive no greater joy than the one you convey,
Passionate because Sunday has become more special to me than payday,
And above all, loving, because to a weary soul it brings nothing more than bliss
So, Volunteerism, I take this opportunity to thank you,
For the past 4years you have allowed me to use these 5 ingredients to mend broken hearts like glue,
Because in the process of lifting them up, I was also being lifted.
For allowing me to see numerous positive life transformations the power of the tongue created,
For the many skills such as creativity and initiative, which you I acquired through this avenue.
Thank you for reminding me to always choose a good reputation over titles,
That a 50$ box of food to a financially challenged family is more precious than a bed of petals.
Thank you for making me understand that the greatest leaders are the greatest servants ,
That unlike popular belief, money is the least of all life changing agents,
Because after all, Noah’s Ark was built by volunteers and the Titanic by professionals.