I am ver happy to share my Ikebana skill and knowledge with others. I started Ikebana volunteer just a year ago. One year has passed so quickly.
I wanted quality time. I had thought about how I could contribute this community, what I could do, what I liked to do, and what I could do better than otheres. All I could think was something Japanese. I spent so much energy and passion in learning English and Ikebana! I wondered who wanted to need something different and new. I applied for a volunteer for the hospice center and she appreciated my skills. Then we started to visit seniors and Ikebana and tea ceremony volunteer. I keep learning. I wished a Jananese friend could join me and did volunteer together. That dream came true!
Three of my Ikebana friends (students) joined volunteer. It was a lot of fum. We and residents had a good time. We wore yukata, a sumer cotton kimono. New people, new experiences, and sharing beauty of flowere and people are alwasy nice! I am very happy!
One resident named her Ikebana flower arrangement ” Celebrate Life! ”
I was so impressed by her. Whenever I volunteer, I can learn something new and got energized by participants.
