"I am deeply grateful to SINDA for giving me the opportunity to volunteer and touch the lives of young children, especially through the Book Wizards programme, where I get to spark a love for books and reading in their hearts. Like teaching a person to fish, instilling this love early on lays a strong foundation for learning and opens doors to a brighter future. I also appreciate being part of meaningful ad-hoc events like the Pongal Festival celebration and the Back to School Festival, where we not only celebrate culture and community but also identify children who may benefit from SINDA’s support — like a young primary school girl I met who was unable to read or write. These experiences remind me of the power of education and community in transforming lives, and I feel privileged to contribute in even a small way.”
Initiatives: Book Wizards and Back To School Festival (BTSF) volunteer
Armed with the firm belief that books are a vital gateway to broadening horizons and imparting worldly knowledge, Preethi is on a quest to cultivate a reading habit in young children. Every week for the last five years, she has been setting aside time from her busy schedule to conduct reading sessions in English and Tamil under SINDA’s Book Wizards programme. Through weekly sessions at the library as well as house visits, she gently nurtures a love for reading in children and helps them enhance their reading abilities. Her dedication and care have not gone unnoticed, and she is now a Volunteer Leader for Book Wizards.
Preethi also volunteers at other SINDA events including BTSF to help secure the financial well-being of students. For her efforts, she was awarded a Five-Year Appreciation Certificate at the SINDA Appreciation Ceremony 2023.