This poem portrays the true essence of
volunteerism—quiet yet powerful. It is not about heroic or extraordinary acts,
but about facing social challenges sincerely and humbly, just as we are. In an
age when human connections grow thinner, taking even a single step for someone
else becomes a small yet certain light that helps set the world right.
“Volunteerism Sets the World Right”
Volunteer—
Facing challenges in everyday clothes,
without pretension.
Returning to society the kindness we have
received.
Showing sincerity with heartfelt devotion.
Working earnestly, with a calm and steady
spirit.
Volunteer—
Like a three-legged race, drawing out each
other’s strength.
Standing on the path where two people trust
one another.
Learning the human way only by doing.
Living positively, simply by doing what
should be done.
Volunteer—
Connections between people grow thinner.
Relationships grow more distant.
Concern for others declines.
Reaching out a hand to those left in the
gaps of welfare.
Volunteer—
Shopping and hospital visits become
inconvenient.
Home-care services do not fully reach.
Neighbors grow fewer.
Sweating as a helper in communities fading
into depopulation.
Volunteer—
More people live alone.
Elderly couples lean on one another.
Even with disabilities, they wish to remain
at home.
Receiving their wish to live where they
belong.
Volunteer—
We want to push back against the cold winds
of society.
No one should be left wandering without
support.
We want to learn from those who live
earnestly until the very end.
In a time when the human world feels
indifferent,
even one person must rise and act.
※To deceive, to belittle, to slander—malicious
words and deeds never cease.
Volunteerism is a movement to make the
world right again.