Community welfare services
- Psychological benefits: Volunteering increases overall satisfaction and helps one feel good about oneself. It also helps to decrease stress and ease depression.
- Social benefits: Volunteering engages students with the community, creates special bonds with the population being served, and increases social awareness and responsibility.
- Cognitive benefits: It helps students enhance their personal knowledge, grow from new experiences, and develop better interpersonal communication skills.
Visit to "RajShanti Ashiyana Old Age" (Class IX C and IX D)
August 29,2023
On August 29, 2023, the Queens’ College SEVA club orchestrated a meaningful visit to the RajShanti Ashiyana Old Age Home for the students of classes IX C and D. The primary objective of this visit was to cultivate sentiments of compassion and empathy among the young students, fostering a sense of connection and understanding with the elderly residents.
During their visit, the students embarked on an experience that would leave an indelible mark on their hearts and minds. Beyond the surface level, this visit was a profound lesson in human connection, kindness, and the significance of giving back to the community.
The act of donating essentials such as various dals, sugar, tea leaves and wheat flour carried a deeper significance than the items themselves. It signified an acknowledgement of the needs of the elderly residents and a gesture of support. Through their donations, the students conveyed their understanding of the importance of helping those who may require assistance, promoting a sense of unity and shared responsibility.
The interaction between the students and the elderly residents created an atmosphere of warmth and camaraderie. The game of antakshari and singing old songs served as a bridge across generations, demonstrating that despite differences in age and background, shared moments of joy and connection are universal. This shared experience transcended societal boundaries and emphasized the fundamental human desire for companionship and shared enjoyment.
The visit had a transformative impact on the students, opening their eyes to the value of every individual in their lives. The opportunity to engage with the elderly residents allowed them to gain a perspective on the wisdom and experiences that come with age. It fostered a sense of appreciation for the contributions of the older generation and instilled a deeper understanding of the stories and journeys that shape individuals’ lives.
At its core, this visit went beyond the act of giving and receiving. It underscored the importance of compassion, empathy, and connection in a world that often moves too fast. The students left with more than memories; they departed with a renewed appreciation for the small things that make life meaningful and the realization that human bonds are invaluable treasures.
In essence, the visit to RajShanti Ashiyana Old Age Home facilitated a powerful exchange of compassion and understanding. It reminded the students that through simple gestures and shared moments, they have the ability to make a positive impact on others’ lives and, in turn, enrich their own lives with newfound wisdom and perspective.
August 15,2023
“Happiness is not so much as having in sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Queens’ College believes in not just giving but also ensuring that it makes a difference. Our school’s Seva Club planned a visit of Class XII students to “Mahesh Drishtiheen Kalyan Sangh “, a school for children with lost vision. They got the golden opportunity to meet these talented children who have transformed their weaknesses into strengths and have mastered the art of living. They observed the lifestyle of these children and learned how to be content with what they have.
Visit to a Blind School "Mahesh Drishtiheen Chhatravas" (Class XII)
The school showed us how the children there learn the braille scripts, alphabets, and braille books, and how well-versed the children are in it. They showed their school’s braille library, classrooms, art room, music room, etc.
Our students also planned some activities and events for them and donated school bags, biscuits, chocolates, and many more eatables to the school. The children there make handmade items such as artificial colorful flowers, rakhis, jute bags, and many more creative and out-of-the-box items which just proves how gifted they are. Students also contributed by buying these items and were willing to contribute even more.
Not only the children there but also our students were delighted and enlightened by this overwhelming visit and were determined to make sure that the flame of humanity will be alive.
Visit to "Anubhuti Vision Sewa Sansthan" (Class X A and X B)
July 26,2023
Queens’ College SEVA club organized a visit to Anubhuti vision seva trust on 26 July 2023 for the students of classes X- A and B.
The students were extremely appreciative of the warm welcome, the children there although differently-abled showcased their talent and gave an unforgettable life lesson that ‘Be grateful for what you have.’
The children were extremely talented and presented handmade rakhi, drawings, and various singing performances. They also enjoyed playing antakshri with the students there.
Overall it was an insightful experience, they made the students realize that they are lingering for small things that they do not have rather than being grateful for what they do have.
Visit to a Blind School "Mahesh Drishtiheen Chhatravas" (Class XII)
August 15,2023
“Happiness is not so much as having in sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Queens’ College believes in not just giving but also ensuring that it makes a difference. Our school’s Seva Club planned a visit of Class XII students to “Mahesh Drishtiheen Kalyan Sangh “, a school for children with lost vision. They got the golden opportunity to meet these talented children who have transformed their weaknesses into strengths and have mastered the art of living. They observed the lifestyle of these children and learned how to be content with what they have.
The school showed us how the children there learn the braille scripts, alphabets, and braille books, and how well-versed the children are in it. They showed their school’s braille library, classrooms, art room, music room, etc.
Our students also planned some activities and events for them and donated school bags, biscuits, chocolates, and many more eatables to the school. The children there make handmade items such as artificial colorful flowers, rakhis, jute bags, and many more creative and out-of-the-box items which just proves how gifted they are. Students also contributed by buying these items and were willing to contribute even more.
Not only the children there but also our students were delighted and enlightened by this overwhelming visit and were determined to make sure that the flame of humanity will be alive.
Visit to an Old Age home, "Gold Coin Sewa Trust" (Class XI)
July 18,2023
Queens’ College SEVA club organised a visit to Gold Coin Seva trust Old Age Home for the students of class 11 on July 18, 2023 wherein th purpose was to inculcate the feelings of compassion and empathy amongst the students.
The students donated toothbrushes, toothpastes , soaps and moong dal, for helping the elderly people.
They also enjoyed by playing antakshri and singing old songs with the elderly people.
This helped the students realise the worth of every person present in their lives and instil the feelings of understanding towards others and appreciation for small things in life.
Visit to Aastha Vridhashram
October 17th, 2019
To inculcate social –emotional learning in children Queens’ College organized a visit to Aastha Vridhashram for class X-E. The students involved the elderly in game activities, songs, bhajans and dance to bring happiness and smiles on their faces.
Some saplings were jointly planted by Senior citizens and the students. This visit made students realize the importance of parents and elders. They were ingrained with feelings of respect, love and concern for such indispensable members of every family.
Visit to Limbodi Village
October 23rd, 2019
Students of classes XII A and B targeted around 40 to 50 families of Limbodi village and took an initiative to inform them about various diseases like Swine Flu, Japanese Fever, Lymphatic filariasis and Zika and further informed about the vaccines and their general preventive methods. Students also interacted and updated them about certain general dos and don’ts of health issues.
Villagers were informed that ‘prevention is better than cure’ and some major diseases are due to improper and mismanaged lifestyle. Some charts on causes of various diseases and their preventive vaccines were distributed to the people for reference.
Enthusiastic participation of students got doubled with a positive response and assurance from the villagers.
Visit to Neev School
October 22nd, 2019
On 22 October 2019 Queens’ Residential Campus organised a social service activity for its inmates of grade XII who visited Neev School, an educational institute working for 52 children of slum area near Khajrana. This visit intended to sensitize students towards the hardships of such children of underprivileged and deprived sections of the society.
Queens interacted with the kids and trained them on how to make paper bags, paint diyas, origami and other value based activities. Students also donated books among the underprivileged students.
It was an abiding experience of joy of sharing and caring for others.
Visit to Indore Deaf Bilingual Academy
October 19th, 2019
Students of class XIID and E together visited Indore Deaf Academy to impart subject based understanding to the learners. It was entirely a different experience to be watching the morning assembly presented enthusiastically in sign language by deaf and dumb students, Queens’ College students shared the basic knowledge of accounting and entrepreneurship with the help of translators and charts in delivering their information. This visit ignited spark in young community service members to extend selfless help.
Witnessing physically challenged students performing various activities in stitching class and computers with class motivated students to support them in form of language interpreter.
Students of both the schools exchanged Diwali greetings in form of handmade cards. The group extended their feelings in form of a self-composed poem read by Tanushri Soni and Swastika Pandey.