What work do volunteers do at NGOs?

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What work do volunteers do at NGOs?
NGOs and charitable organizations in our
country are always looking out for dedicated
volunteers to join hands with them. Since
many popular NGOs are working on at least 2-3
projects at a time, volunteers can reduce their
burden and help out, especially if they are
understaffed. My area of interest has always been
working with young kids, so when an opportunity
opened up to work at an NGO for children, I took
it up immediately. My experience as a volunteer
was great, with a few ups and downs along the
way. The work to be done will vary from
organization to organization, but the work I did
during my time of 9 months included mainly
interacting with the children with the help of
mid day meals. I was responsible for helping the
teachers of the schools where we served mid
day meals come up with new modules for
the distribution, how to keep the food hot and
healthy, maintain decorum during mid day meal
distribution. Besides this, sometimes I also
helped the children with arts and crafts,
and other extra-curricular activities
like sports and games. Donations for
children had time and the teachers loved me for
it. These became a part of my regular routine
during the 9 months that I volunteered at the
NGO. During the second week, the NGO was
conducting an initiative to distribute meals
and rations as a part of the new project that
they started. It was basically a program where
people donate to NGO during any special occasion.
So, I was required to gather the children
and help them out with the entire
distribution. The most fun time for me was
during the Christmas season. I was given the task
of helping out with fundraising as I had some
social media skills. Every year, they sell
hand-made candles and jute bags during the
festive season to raise funds. Since we wanted
more people to attend, I had an idea to
use social media to promote the event as well.
This was a lot of fun because I got to see how
the candles were made, and also interacted with
so many new people. The children even put up a
dance and music performance during the
event. During my time as a volunteer, I developed
more confidence, leadership skills, and
communicating with people of different ages. I
had a great time and would love to go back when I
return home.