the volunteer

Currently listening to: Impossible – Shontelle

Tell them all I know nowShout it from the roof topsWrite it on the sky lineAll we had is gone now

Near the main entrance, we have a new volunteer—young, Asian boy, he looks like he’s in high school.

The first time I saw him, I gave my usual “Good morning,” the same way I greet staff and patients. He smiled politely in return, and that was that.

The next day, he noticed the plushies hanging off my work bag and complimented me on them. I thanked him and quickly hopped into the elevator, making my usual escape up to my department.

Since then, he’s started this little routine: whenever he sees me approaching the building, he’ll quietly push the elevator button ahead of time so it’s ready by the time I get there. I always thank him. It’s such a small gesture, but very thoughtful. NGL, I’ll be a tiny bit sad when he’s done volunteering with us.


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35 responses to “the volunteer”

  1. Hazel Avatar

    That’s so kind of him, Rojie. I’m proud to be Asian.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      He’s a good kid and his momma did him right 😆

  2. Mellow Fellow Avatar

    That is so cute 🙂

    1. justrojie Avatar

      It truly is!

  3. ibarynt Avatar

    That is so sweet…does he have a crush on you, my wondering brain 🤣

    1. justrojie Avatar

      😆 ahh lol hope not he’s just a baby

      1. ibarynt Avatar

        There’s no age in loooove 😅

        1. justrojie Avatar

          Lolol yesss but if he’s underage, no thank you 😂 not trying to go to jail

          1. ibarynt Avatar

            Oh true, underage is a no go.

  4. Swarnadeep Banerjee Avatar

    Good people are hard to come across nowadays….hope he stays for a little longer…

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Me too!!!

  5. ianmdudley Avatar

    Someone has a crush…

    1. justrojie Avatar

      😆 idk he seems eager to help everyone so I think that’s good

  6. veerites Avatar

    Thanks for liking my post Action5🙏

  7. Info-Man Avatar

    Such a gentleman 😄.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      He is!

  8. Matt Avatar

    He’s probably crushing on ya

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Oh man I hope not 😆

      1. Matt Avatar

        Pushing that elevator button, he’s probably hoping that’s the magic touch

        1. justrojie Avatar

          Lololol

          1. Matt Avatar

            🤣😍

  9. Zenith Avatar

    ohhh its too cute I have buttefliesss

  10. Michael Perry Avatar

    Hello hope you’re doing well your writing is as beautiful as ever. Keep up the good work stay beautiful.

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thank you!!

  11. Violet Lentz Avatar

    Life’s simple pleasures.

  12. veerites Avatar

    Dear Ms Rojie
    When I read your posts, I enter into a different realm of thoughts. I felt the same reading this post.
    Thanks for liking my post, ‘Independence’. 👍❤️🙏🌶😍😊

    1. justrojie Avatar

      Thank you, veerites!!

      1. veerites Avatar

        Dear Rojie,
        Veerite is pen name. You may call me Raj. 🙏

        1. justrojie Avatar

          Ahh thanks, Raj!

  13. April Avatar

    That’s so sweet! of this dude….

  14. veerites Avatar

    Do you know there is this great character Rosie in famous novel of R K Narayan, The Guide

    1. justrojie Avatar

      I had no idea! Thanks for sharing

      1. veerites Avatar

        In Google search movie Guide .. you will get info

        1. justrojie Avatar

          Thanks, Raj!!

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