For Rukmani, what started out as volunteering for small projects with SINDA has blossomed over the years. Today, she is a seasoned volunteer who has contributed her time and talents towards diverse initiatives within the organisation, from the Literacy and Numeracy Programme to the Elderly Befriender programme. More recently, she served as a care coordinator in the Diet & Lifestyle Optimisation and Value Enrichment (DoVE) programme in 2021, which saw her partnering a beneficiary with diabetes over eight weeks to help him achieve a healthy lifestyle.

 

Her passion for the less-privileged inspired her daughter, Solai. Eager for a meaningful way to spend her time and stay connected with her community, she began volunteering at school events and community involvement programmes. When she heard that SINDA was looking for youth volunteers, she jumped on board. Since 2020, Solai has been supporting the SINDA Football Club as a peer mentor. The mother-daughter team have also bonded over shared volunteer experiences with SINDA, taking part in various ground engagement activities together over the years, including Door Knocking Exercises and Festive Gift Pack distributions. While helping others, volunteering together has matured their relationship and allowed Rukmani to watch her daughter grow into a compassionate young adult.