RCY RECONNECTS at PCSHS: A Training on Youth Volunteer Orientation Course

by: May Ann D. Romano

Last November 26, 2022, commenced its first Red Cross Youth school–based physical training since the pandemic. The Senior Red Cross Youth of Pasay City South High School Council composed of 50 students from different grade levels have enjoined in the module training and teambuilding that capacitated them in the Youth Volunteer Orientation Course.

Started with the opening program graced by Mrs. Ma. Elma V. Amongol, Head Teacher VI of JHS Science Department as she delivered her heartwarming message on behalf of the ever–supportive school head, Mrs. Emilia L. Tolentino, the RCY members got energized, inspired and prepared their selves for the whole day training.

For the morning session, the RCY members were equipped with loaded but comprehensive knowledge of the History of the Movement, Seven Fundamental Principles, International Humanitarian Law, the Legal Basis of Red Cross Youth and Red Cross Services guided by the Leader Instructor of Red Cross Youth Pasay Ms. Mary Joy Sunday B. Orocio who expertly discussed the topics.

Under the supervision of Mrs. Eden V. Rivera, RCY coordinator, and RCY advisers, Mr. June J. Palomino and Ms. May Ann D. Romano, the teambuilding was conducted right in the afternoon in order for the RCY members to strengthen their camaraderie and teamwork. Assisted by the Youth Moderator Mr. Anjello John G. Arguelles, the participants were skilled in team games that were conceptually connected to the aims of the Red Cross Youth. The RCY members have shown eagerness and intense excitement as they performed every task.

Winners were announced and applauded for their greatness during the teambuilding: Games 1 & 2 were won by Group 2, Yell and Game 4 by Group 4, and Game 3 by Group 1. All of the members received their e – certificates of participation upon completion of the evaluation.

Here are some of the member’s testimonials which served as proof of the success and further improvements of the training:

“They did well and we enjoy our team building”, “I love it”, “The organization of the game”

“Having Ice breaker and team building is fun, I hope we often do this because it’s not just playing games, the activities help us build the skills needed in a game and allow us to interact and know each other”

“New Experiences”, I enjoy the teambuilding so much, sayang lang po di nagawa yun ibang activity hehe”

The training program with the theme “RCY Reconnects” ended up achieving its primary goal to gain knowledge and be skilled in the Youth Volunteer Orientation Course as in its Red Cross tag line “Always First, Always Ready, Always There!”.