Community Volunteers

A major typhoon struck Taiwan in July of 1996 and caused widespread damages. Master Cheng Yen advocated the idea of community-based service to quickly respond to local needs when disasters arise.

To advance the idea of community service, Master reorganized the Commissioners according to different groups based on communities. She encouraged the Commissioners in each community to mobilize local residents to foster cooperative spirits of neighborhood and look out for each other. Through various activities of community service, the residents not only know each other better but also are better prepared to care for each other in the events of disasters. This way the idea of community volunteers is carried out and the ideals and spirits of great love that reflect what Tzu Chi stands for can be embedded among communities, making this a better world.