NCCU EMI YouTube Series

本集 Podcast 由學生 Genin 與 Amy 主持，並由英語教學資源中心校園訪談系列的 Youtuber Antony Parnigoni 指導製作。節目聚焦於「國際志工服務」的動機與其對個人與社會的影響，深入探討「利他（Altruism）」與「利己（Egoism）」之間的模糊界線。兩位主持人提出一個耐人尋味的核心問題：年輕人參與國際志工，是出於真正幫助他人的善意，還是為了提升自己的形象與履歷？

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本集特別邀請擁有豐富志工經驗的來賓 Jolene，分享她在印度、蒙古、菲律賓與花蓮等地擔任志工的親身經歷。三人一同暢談那些看似「助人為快樂之本」的志工行動背後，其實隱藏著各種複雜的動機與情緒。

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這集節目不僅帶來溫馨動人的志工故事，更深入揭露許多不為人知的文化衝擊與生活挑戰。你知道嗎？在蒙古的高原上，有志工曾連續十天無法洗澡；在印度，有人臨時被要求改吃素，甚至在出發前匆忙大啖肉食當作「最後的晚餐」；還有人在服務期間意外骨折，萌生放棄的念頭，甚至開始倒數回家的日子。這些看似小插曲，其實都是志工旅程中真實且深刻的一部分。

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除了外在條件的挑戰，主持人們也誠實地反思自身的參與動機。有些人坦言，一開始確實是為了累積履歷或獲得晉升資格才加入志工行列；然而，隨著與當地孩子的情感連結日益加深，內心也逐漸萌生真正的陪伴與關懷。這樣的轉變也引發進一步的反思：當志工只是短期停留，是否會造成孩子的情感依附？當我們給予陪伴的同時，是否也可能帶來無意的傷害？

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這集 Podcast 將引領你思考：在我們「幫助他人」的過程中，是否真正聽見了對方的需求？當國際志工成為個人成長與探索自我價值的過程，我們是否仍能堅持無私的初衷？如果你對國際志工、教育服務、跨文化互動，或個人成長與自我反思有興趣，千萬別錯過這一集深具啟發性的內容。

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In this episode, student hosts Genin and Amy, who under the guidance of campus interview YouTuber Antony Parnigoni and supported by the EMI Resources Center, dive into the motivations and impact of international volunteer work. With a critical lens, they explore the often-blurred line between altruism and egoism. One central question leads the discussion: Do young people volunteer abroad out of a genuine desire to help others, or are they driven by the hope of enhancing their image and resumes?

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The episode features a special guest, Jolene, who brings rich volunteer experience from India, Mongolia, the Philippines, and Hualien (Taiwan). Together, they discuss what really lies behind the widely celebrated idea that “helping others brings joy.” Are these actions purely selfless, or do they carry personal motives beneath the surface?

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This episode goes beyond heartwarming stories to confront the untold challenges and contradictions faced in the field. Did you know that some volunteers in Mongolia had to go ten days without a shower? Or that a participant in India was unexpectedly required to switch to a vegetarian diet just before departure—prompting a hasty final meal of meat at the airport? Some even faced serious injuries or mental exhaustion, counting down the days until they could return home. These are just a few of the cultural and personal challenges they candidly reveal.

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In addition to physical hardships, the hosts also reflect on their own motivations. Some admitted joining initially for practical reasons—such as building up credentials for school or work—but eventually found deeper meaning in their connections with local children. This raises an important question: When volunteer stays are short-term, do they risk creating emotional dependency among children? Could well-intentioned acts of kindness inadvertently cause harm?

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This episode invites listeners to ask themselves: When we claim to be helping others, are we truly listening to their needs? And when international volunteering becomes a path for self-growth, can we still call it selfless? If you're interested in global service, education, cross-cultural interaction, or self-reflection, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.