This Monday, I got a volunteer job to work as a seller of the charity tickets in Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), where a great horse race was held. Actually, before this job, I have already volunteered twice for Variety, one of the most famous children’s charities in the world. This time, my job is selling the “50-50” tickets. Just like what it shows on the name, the “50 - 50” ticket donates half of the ticket earning to charity and takes only another half as its revenue.

Since this is my first time to work as a seller, I worried about the possible communication problem when I sell the tickets to the customers. Reviewing my past, neither did I have the selling experiences, nor did I provide the great communication abilities in this kind of event. To relieve my tenseness, I tried to persuade myself that after conquering the difficulties, I would not only become an active person, but also get more familiar with Canadian society.

I had my partner Aki, a Japanese boy, to assist me to complete this job. At first, we were very frustrate to see that no one wants to buy our ticket and even no one would like to know what 50-50 tickets are for. This situation pushed us to find a better solution to solve the problem in front of us. We, thus, yelled in front of the public, and provided some little stickers as presents. Both of the ways worked a lot for us and brought a lot of income and donation for the charity institute. Finally, we earned more than one thousand dollars in just one afternoon. I was so proud that I have overcome such a tough job, and also have learnt some valuable experiences as a good seller.

Nothing is difficult if I have enough enthusiasm and power to do it! In the past, I even didn’t dare to talk with a stranger, but I found my confidence after this volunteer job. I do believe that I will have more and more progress if I keep on serving in the volunteer enterprise.

PS: 

 Variety, the Children's Charity was founded in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1927 when a group of eleven men involved in show business set up a social club which they named the "Variety Club". On Christmas Eve 1928, a small baby was left on the steps of a movie theatre, with a note reading:

"Please take care of my baby. Her name is Catherine. I can no longer take care of her. I have eight others. My husband is out of work. She was born on Thanksgiving Day. I have always heard of the goodness of showbusiness people and pray to God that you will look after her. Signed, a heartbroken mother."

Since efforts to trace the mother failed, the members of the Variety Club undertook to fund the child's living expenses and education. Later the club decided to raise funds for other disadvantaged children.