My life was going downhill in about 2017. That’s when I was introduced to Sushama and Yash Charitable Trust.
Soon I began volunteering and my attitude to life changed.

There was a lot to learn from these special adults while teaching them a few skills. Learning to be patient and simplifying the teaching methods were the challenges for me initially. But as time passed by I learnt from them and they learnt something new from me. It is enjoyable and satisfying being with these innocent lives.

I have received lots of love and respect from the YCT family.

I have been associated with YCT since 2018. Little did I know that my incidental “training team members for the upcoming Café Arpan” would turn me into a regular volunteer at YCT!

This journey has perhaps taught me more than what I have given the special adults. I realised while taking literacy sessions how difficult it was to make them think, make meaningful conversations, express themselves or be imaginative. How easily we take things for granted. These special adults unknowingly remind me of how much we have and don’t value. When I miss taking a class, they are eager to know when the next class is or if I have cancelled because I am unwell. So loving, so caring! Need I say more?

Thank you YCT for giving me this opportunity to volunteer.

I was looking to get involved with social work and give back to society. I mentioned it to a friend, who very kindly told me about Café Arpan and said they were looking for volunteers. She gave me a gist of the background of the café and asked me to get in touch with Sia, and from there onwards I have been committed to Café Arpan and also volunteer at Accenture, Vikhroli where they run a café as well.

I love working with these special adults as it gives me great satisfaction and helps me to become more patient, resilient, compassionate, and understanding. I have to also mention here that I am impressed with the whole support system of Yash Charitable Trust.