New Taipei City Mayor Chu praises accomplished volunteers
The event complimenting accomplished volunteers and workers was held in New Taipei City Hall on December 15th; Mayor Chu also publicly praised 247 volunteers and 11 volunteering groups for their dedication. According to Mayor Chu, those people are like Santa Claus because they bring hope and love to those people in need. This year is special in that it’s the first year of New Taipei City after it was named last year, and more volunteers will be praised annually as the Major promised.
Taiwanese diva Jolin Tsai’s mother also got the award for selfless contribution to the society where she said after retirement she just wants to help other people when she has time; therefore, she went to the hospital close to where she lives and has been doing some voluntary work for ten years. She also says she has learned a lot during this time.
In addition, Mayor Chu also praised Mr. Kao, an 88-year-old creative volunteer, for his contribution by showing his artistic talent in his works such as greeting cards and posters for other people. Mr. Kao also adds that being a volunteer gives him a sense of achievement and he hopes to do more in the future.
According to the Health Bureau of New Taipei City, this year’s event is bigger because of many volunteers’ influence and good work: among them 4 got Special Contribution Awards, 39 Accumulated Contribution Awards, 204 Platinum Awards, and 2 Health Contribution and 9 divisions within the city hall got Good Service Awards.