Students urged to do philanthropic work

A sub-committee set up between the social policy commission of the University Students' Council and the university chaplaincy will hold another campaign in the second semester urging university students to give of their free time, energy and talents to people who need attention and care.

An introductory meeting will be held at Dar Manwel Magri, Msida on February 28 at 6.30 p.m.

During the first semester more than 120 students took part in this initiative. Most spent time with children at various homes or went regularly to Holy Family Home in Naxxar to befriend senior citizens, helping them at meal times.

Others chose to help persons with special needs in their craft sessions. A number of students went to Razzett tal-Hbiberija.

A group of about 30 students reached out to asylum seekers who are living in the open centres at Balzan and at Hal Far. A smaller group chose to work in the environment, teaming up with Nature Trust.

Apart from the previous opportunities, new places will be offered, including playing with children at hospital; helping with personal development programmes involving young people and Caritas; working with the Third World Group in literacy and after school projects in Valletta; as well as feeding and taking care of animals at the Island Sanctuary.

For more information or an application students may write to voluntary@ksu.org.mt; chaplaincy@um.edu.mt or phone 2340 2341. Ask for Christine Sammut or Fr Jimmy Bartolo SJ.