Ever volunteered? Do you have an interesting, inspirational, funny or sad story to tell? Want to reach an audience of more than several million and have your story published internationally?

One of East Asia’s leading publishing companies is seeking uplifting, intriguing and unique true stories about volunteering and articles about volunteerism for a forthcoming motivational book on volunteering and public service. You do not need to be a seasoned writer to tell your story. You can either write your story or submit a story you’ve already written.

Articles and stories can cover a wide range of topics and issues, including:

• Changing views: life-altering/perspective-changing experience
• Challenges & triumphs: overcoming a personal, organizational or team obstacle(s)
• Cross-cultural understanding
• Forging friendships
• Humorous happenings
• Unusual encounters (e.g. meeting a long-lost friend)
• On the line: risking your life to deliver aid or service in a conflict or post-conflict region
• Meeting future spouse
• Strengthening family bonds through volunteering
• New career prospects
• Finding your goals and meaning in life
• Reconnecting to your ethnic identity
• Benefits of volunteering

For article guidelines and to submit an article, see the Contribute page.

Read a sample article here.

I was in such a state of shock at this random act of kindness that I barely managed to thank him. I never saw him again in my school of 2,000 students...

Read more of Eileen’s story