“Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4

Caring for others is a Primacy Pillar at The Primacy Collegiate Academy. Our students are encouraged to find ways to meet the needs of those in our city, in a manner that maintains dignity and leaves a positive impact on the recipients. Furthermore we believe that, “caring for others is part of a Godly spirituality. Not only does it benefit the ones being helped, but brings peace and joy to the volunteer as well.” It was in line with this that Kei Fujiwara initiated a community service project to bless the homeless during the cold Taipei winter. In late November and early December 2022, under the direction of Kei, our students created winter care packages to give to the homeless found at Taipei Main Station. This initiative was in partnership with SALT Collectiv, a local non-profit organization who serves the marginalized and vulnerable in Taiwan. While the SALT Collectiv volunteers were handing out warm meals, our students handed out nearly 100 care packages to the homeless at Taipei Main Station. While the gesture may have been small, it was gratefully received by all those our students encountered.

Read on for some reflections from Primacy students.

“For preparing the care packages the first step was getting the materials ready for the packages. One of the materials that we had to prepare was the cards we would put inside of the packages. We needed to have people write nice thoughtful messages to those who do not have a home. Many of the cards were extremely colorful and thoughtful. The packs contained hand warmers with the cards and a few sweet snacks. With all of the people working together and the assembly line formed we were able to complete all the packages in a decent amount of time. I am proud that everyone worked together well and everyone was having fun. I unfortunately was not able to join the delivery at Taipei Main Station due to COVID but I felt very happy that even without my presence everyone arrived, everyone worked hard and got the job done. Overall it was a great experience that I realized would help out a lot of people.” Kei Fujiwara, Grade 11, Project Organizer

“The TPCA – SALT Collectiv project helped me understand that people living around the world all have problems. I thought my current life was tough, but I was wrong; there are still a lot of people having a tougher life than me. I enjoyed the activity very much, because it helped me to realize that helping others could also bring me joy that can’t be gained by playing video games.” Bolin Chen, Grade 11

“This experience made me think deeply about the social issues in Taiwan. People should know more about these situations. The activity was very interesting and I would like to participate again if I have the chance.” Koki Ito, Grade 10

I was proud of the enthusiasm that went into this initiative. We had a good student turnout for the package preparation sessions and the students seemed to thoroughly enjoy writing the encouraging notes. While our students were out of their comfort zone when delivering the winter care packages and engaging with the homeless, they each felt the experience was worthwhile when we debriefed at the end. Seeing the smiles of people receiving an unexpected gift from a teenager was heartwarming and I have no doubt these acts of kindness were appreciated.

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1.) How can I help the homeless in Taiwan?
SALT Collectiv hosts monthly volunteer opportunities to serve the homeless in Taipei, Taiwan through our SALT Soup Kitchens. By partnering with local restaurants, our volunteers help prepare, pack and deliver at least 150 warm bento boxes to the homeless community at Taipei Main Station. Volunteering with SALT Collectiv not only makes a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized, but also makes a lasting imprint in your heart. Be sure to stay updated on volunteer opportunities by following us on Instagram and Facebook, or checking our website.

2.) Can foreigners volunteer in Taiwan?
Yes! SALT Collectiv is a diverse international community of volunteers uniting for the purpose of making a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized. There are no prerequisites required to sign up for events and we welcome expats and locals alike to join our community. We ask only that you come with a heart to serve. When individuals come together, dedicating their time and talent to serve the marginalized, lives are touched and communities are transformed. In volunteering, you engage in causes bigger than yourself, cultivate meaningful relationships and positively impact your community.

3.) Is it possible to volunteer with children in Taiwan?
Yes! SALT Collectiv welcomes and encourages children of all ages to participate in our volunteer events. However, parents or sponsors will be solely responsible for the actions, behavior, and whereabouts of the children in their care.

In an inspiring act of compassion and generosity, a group of 25 Grade 8 students from Morrison Academy partnered with SALT Collectiv and embarked on a mission to make a positive difference in their community. With their hearts filled with kindness, they dedicated their time and efforts to assemble 54 backpacks that would soon find their way into the hands of those less fortunate. The backpacks, carefully prepared and thoughtfully packed, held essential items to provide comfort and support to the homeless individuals at Taipei Main Station. Each backpack included a water bottle filled with refreshing water, a reflective space blanket for warmth, a rain poncho for protection against the elements, a hat to shield from the sun, two pairs of socks for comfort, and a small snack or nutritional bar to nourish both body and spirit. Through their selfless act, these young students exemplify the power of compassion and remind us all of the impact we can make by extending a helping hand to those in need. Read on for an encouraging student reflection on the experience. 

“Ever since I was a little girl, I have felt a certain calling towards serving the poor. When my 8th grade class partnered with SALT Collectiv, we had the opportunity of handing out backpacks filled with water, blankets, socks, hats, and rain ponchos to the less fortunate people living around the Taipei Main Station. It was wonderful to see my classmates connect with the people in a way I’d never seen before. I got the privilege of seeing a more mature and servant-hearted side of them. Because serving the marginalized isn’t a part of our everyday life, many of us had to step out of our comfort bubbles of running water and air conditioned rooms into a place of hunger and need. We also had to step out of our comfort zones of people we knew and step into a place of serving others; not because of things we liked about them, but because they were God’s creation. I’m so glad we were able to partner with SALT Collectiv not only because we were able to help the marginalized, but also because we were able to mature more into the caring young men and women God wants us to be.” – Anna Payk, Grade 8

SALT Collectiv invites you to join our cause. By partnering with us, your school can embark on their own journey of compassion and empathy. You can create your own care packages, raise funds to support our mission, or even organize collaborative events that bring people together for our common cause. Together, we can inspire the young minds of today to become compassionate leaders and create positive change in the world. Let’s join forces and make a real impact. Get involved with SALT Collectiv and be a part of something truly meaningful!

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1.) How can I help the homeless in Taiwan?
SALT Collectiv hosts monthly volunteer opportunities to serve the homeless in Taipei, Taiwan through our SALT Soup Kitchens. By partnering with local restaurants, our volunteers help prepare, pack and deliver at least 150 warm bento boxes to the homeless community at Taipei Main Station. Volunteering with SALT Collectiv not only makes a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized, but also makes a lasting imprint in your heart. Be sure to stay updated on volunteer opportunities by following us on Instagram and Facebook, or checking our website.

2.) Can foreigners volunteer in Taiwan?
Yes! SALT Collectiv is a diverse international community of volunteers uniting for the purpose of making a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized. There are no prerequisites required to sign up for events and we welcome expats and locals alike to join our community. We ask only that you come with a heart to serve. When individuals come together, dedicating their time and talent to serve the marginalized, lives are touched and communities are transformed. In volunteering, you engage in causes bigger than yourself, cultivate meaningful relationships and positively impact your community.

3.) Is it possible to volunteer with children in Taiwan?
Yes! SALT Collectiv welcomes and encourages children of all ages to participate in our volunteer events. However, parents or sponsors will be solely responsible for the actions, behavior, and whereabouts of the children in their care.

Having been back in Canada for the past year and going through the nuances of everyday life, I’m left reminiscing about stinky tofu at Tonghua night market, my favourite chicken restaurant, loud temple noises, and biking down the bustling streets of Taipei.

Most of all, I often find myself reflecting on my SALT Collectiv community.

It’s funny to think back on that time when I met two hoodlums from San Francisco at the very first soup kitchen that I volunteered at. 

At the time, I didn’t realise what God had put into my life: a community of friends who made me feel like I belonged and was valued. These are the same people who I spent hours with — sorting #givingtreetw gifts, hiking the tallest mountain in Taiwan, and celebrating each others’ milestones. 

As a single expat living in a foreign place with no family or relatives, I realised that the feelings of loneliness were inevitable. However, the SALT Collectiv community offered me a place of refuge, and the relationships I’ve developed in this community impacted me more than the place itself.

My belief is that the special “seasoning” — which has led to the SALT Collectiv’s  success and is special compared to any other non-profits I’ve been involved with — is the strong network of people. 

The heart of any organization is to find like-minded people who are passionate about the vision and goal. 

When Drew and James (Co-founder 1 and Co-founder 2) approached me with the idea of signing onto the team to help manage social media and fundraising, I really didn’t know what I was getting myself into. But isn’t that the wonderful thing about life sometimes? I was sold on the vision they had —wanting SALT Collectiv to be something bigger than themselves by giving back to the community in serving the marginalized.

Once I joined the team, I hit the ground running. 

Our very first fundraising event was the bake sale at OohChaCha. We managed to arrange for several vegan bakeries to donate baked goodies on a Saturday morning. On that beautiful day, we had friends come to support us, while even my elementary school students showed up to help the sale and performed on the street.

The momentum kept building — and we started Trivia Nights that involved Aye Taipei and collaborated with Red Point Brewery, who donated beer. We wanted to bring fun, a little competition, and an opportunity to connect outside of the volunteer setting (which generated $30,000 through beer sales, raffle tickets, and donations).

Part of our event fundraising goal was to connect small businesses to our networks, which naturally created mutually beneficial relationships. 

For example, my friend Amanda, who owns Little Graze Garden, a decadent treat box company, expressed that she wanted to get involved with the SALT Collectiv by contributing her yummy charcuterie boxes as prizes for our Trivia Event. After getting some great promo at the event and connecting with other small business owners, like our friends at Empress Hot Sauce, she came back to volunteer at our beach cleanups. 

That’s the cool thing about the SALT Collectiv. 

It all starts with a small step that can leave a big impact — not just in your life but in the lives of others. A strong community is a place of opportunity. 

Big or small, a community can provide countless opportunities for growth and experience. With a community of people looking out for your best interests and working together for a common goal, there is no shortage of opportunities for whatever you are looking for — whether it’s volunteering or collaborating your small business with us.  

Another big aspect of the SALT Collectiv DNA is being active, with health and wellness aligned with our most recent fundraiser with F45 —  popular HIIT workout with three locations in Taipei. SALT brought almost 50 people to #teamsweat and brought in more than $27,000. 

Fundraising doesn’t always mean throwing a big event. My two good friends Bertina and Pearl were both so passionate about our cause that they celebrated their birthdays by asking friends to donate to the SALT Collectiv instead of receiving gifts which raised $24,000 NTD.  For more collaboration or fundraising ideas, please contact Bertina Hu. 

When I started managing our IG page, we only had 300 followers. But in the past year, there was a fourfold increase as the SALT Collectiv community continues to grow, now adding two paid staff and potential corporate sponsors. Of course, this exponential growth is driven by our strong network of passionate people who are working towards the same vision and goal. These are the same people who naturally become influencers to those around them. 

The word spreads and the network grows.

Community is crucial to a fulfilling life. As we get older, it can sometimes get harder to connect with the people around us. But, that connection will ultimately ease stress and feelings of loneliness. 

With loneliness on the rise and isolation becoming a real by-product of COVID, people are craving community more than ever. I believe building networks and connections doesn’t just involve people, but also time and effort. 

Whether you’re in Canada, Taiwan, or anywhere in the world, no place is perfect. Having travelled globally, a place itself doesn’t make it special— it’s the people and the community that truly make a place unforgettable.

That’s how I feel about the SALT Collectiv.

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1.) Where can I volunteer in Taiwan?

SALT Collectiv is a nonprofit headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan that hosts volunteer opportunities to serve the marginalized. Volunteer opportunities include serving the homeless through our SALT soup kitchen, orphanage visitations, elderly care, biannual beach cleanups, and our annual Christmas Giving Tree that gives over 1,000 gifts each year to the marginalized all over Taiwan. We also have fundraiser events such as trivia nights, bake sales, F45 workouts, carwashes, and many more. Our FUNdraiser events bring the fun into building our community. Come checkout our community and join the movement.  

2.) Can foreigners volunteer in Taiwan?

Yes! SALT Collectiv is a diverse international community of volunteers uniting for the purpose of making a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized. There are no prerequisites required to sign up for events and we welcome expats and locals alike to join our community. We ask only that you come with a heart to serve. When individuals come together, dedicating their time and talent to serve the marginalized, lives are touched and communities are transformed. In volunteering, you engage in causes bigger than yourself, cultivate meaningful relationships and positively impact your community.

It has been an amazing start since the ease of COVID-19 restrictions in Taiwan. Here are a few highlights from our recent fundraising event, there are more events (Beach cleanup on May 7th, Soup Kitchen, etc.) coming soon, so don’t feel any FOMO!

On March 12th, SALT Collectiv and F45 Xinyi collaborated for the first fundraising event of the year. The event raised funds to support SALT Kitchens, ​​which offers free meals for the homeless community in Taipei.

Major highlights include:
1.) We alongside 48 participants managed to raise 27500 NTD.
2.) Multiple participants decided to join F45 Xinyi to improve their health and wellness.
3.) One participant started coaching part-time at F45 Xinyi to raise funds for SALT Collectiv.
4.) SALT Collectiv getting more buzz within the non-profit organization industry and corporations.

Fundraising

Fundraising is like a plaster cast. No, not in a bad way! It is a beautiful plaster cast that is necessary to support us, a non-profit organization, while we build a strong foundation to help the marginalized. It funds our advocacy, campaigns, and all the tools we need to make a change.

Fundraising won’t be easy especially during COVID-19. However, we believe that SALT Collectiv as a team can succeed, small victories at a time. 

Just as salt is used to add flavor and preserve, our actions can be the seasoning and support for the forgotten. It all starts with a small step to make a difference and be the salt of the earth.

Why F45?

For those of you who aren’t familiar with F45, it is a workout that focuses on the entire body movement, from pushing & pulling, to lifting and squatting; proving your full body a balanced strength.

F45 is best known for building tight-knit communities and maintaining positive, encouraging environments. This is a great way for SALT Collectiv to strengthen our community so we may better serve the marginalized communities.

Also, the generous team at F45 Xinyi wanted to make an impact in their own ways by giving back to the community. We sincerely thank their generosity for donating their time and effort.

3 Benefits Gained Besides Fundraising

When it comes to growing a nonprofit organization, one thing is always on the forefront of our minds: moving the mission forward. What exactly did we gain from the collaboration besides raising funds for our SALT Kitchen? Below are three main benefits:

1.) One major benefit of collaborating with an established organization is increased visibility and exposure for the SALT Collectiv brand. The community at F45 Xinyi now knows more about us and will help spread our vision for the organization.
2.) At SALT Collectiv, we strongly believe that working and collaborating with another organization allows us to expand our current programs and build new ones for our community. From car washes to beach cleanups and F45 workouts, we are adding more programs to build a strong community to serve the marginalized.
3.) Along with expanding our programs, the event gives our organization the opportunity for new leadership. When people from different organizations bring together their expertise and knowledge in a cooperative effort, more strides can be made toward fulfilling our missions.

Final Thoughts

For the past few years, SALT Collectiv has been collaborating with multiple organizations to raise funds to allow us to go above and beyond the basic needs for the marginalized to survive, giving them more opportunities to thrive.

All in all, this fundraising was well worth the time and effort of everyone involved. We hope to run more collaborations and mobilize more people to play a part in making a lasting imprint on the world.

Follow us on Instagram and Facebook to stay up to date with the latest and greatest from SALT Collectiv.

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1.) Where can I volunteer in Taiwan?

SALT Collectiv is a nonprofit headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan that hosts volunteer opportunities to serve the marginalized. Volunteer opportunities include serving the homeless through our SALT soup kitchen, orphanage visitations, elderly care, biannual beach cleanups, and our annual Christmas Giving Tree that gives over 1,000 gifts each year to the marginalized all over Taiwan. We also have fundraiser events such as trivia nights, bake sales, F45 workouts, carwashes, and many more. Our FUNdraiser events bring the fun into building our community. Come checkout our community and join the movement.  

2.) Can foreigners volunteer in Taiwan?

Yes! SALT Collectiv is a diverse international community of volunteers uniting for the purpose of making a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized. There are no prerequisites required to sign up for events and we welcome expats and locals alike to join our community. We ask only that you come with a heart to serve. When individuals come together, dedicating their time and talent to serve the marginalized, lives are touched and communities are transformed. In volunteering, you engage in causes bigger than yourself, cultivate meaningful relationships and positively impact your community.

I wish I could say that I volunteer with Salt to help create a better tomorrow, but that would be a lie.  The honest truth is, I volunteer to make myself less self-centered. 

Our family moved to Taipei along with our two goldens in the fall of 2010 and I started working as a teacher for the next four years. As of today, we now have five kids and one golden, and my main role is to anchor our family and support my husband Alex, who is the main pastor at Pearl in Taipei.  

My first time volunteering with SALT Collectiv was fall of 2018.  I was six months pregnant with my fifth child and rarely had an extended period of time to myself.  So when my husband offered to give me a Saturday morning off so that I could volunteer at the soup kitchen with SALT Collectiv, I retorted “I’d much rather have a Saturday morning to sleep as long as I’d like, thank you very much.”  Though my response makes absolute sense in any logical person’s mind, I also knew it reflected the type of person I do not want to be.  Yes, I could use more sleep. But also, I needed to stop making excuses for not loving my neighbors.

One of my favorite stories is the story of the Good Samaritan.  Jesus tells this story to a lawyer who asks the question, “who is my neighbor?”  This story is found in the book of Luke from the Bible, and always challenges me to be more intentional about loving those I am not naturally inclined to love.  In summary, this is the story of the Good Samaritan:

A man, presumably a Jew, gets robbed, stripped, and beaten close to death on his journey to Jericho.  A priest takes this same road, sees the bloodied man, but walks on the other side of the road to continue his journey.  Later, a Levite – which is like a priest’s assistant, walks this same path, sees this blood-crusted man, but he, too, chooses to walk on the other side of the road to continue his journey.  Finally, a Samaritan – who was raised to hate Jews, walks along this path, sees this beaten Jew and has compassion.  Instead of continuing his journey, this Samaritan approaches the blood-crusted man, cleans and binds his wounds, and takes him to an inn to recover.  The following day, this Samaritan leaves money with the innkeeper, asks that the injured Jew be taken care of, and promises to repay the innkeeper if more money is needed.  Only after knowing the injured Jew will be taken care of does this Samaritan resume his journey to Jericho.  (paraphrase of Luke 10:30-35)       

After telling this story, Jesus asks the lawyer which of the three people responded as a neighbor to the beaten Jew.  Without missing a beat, the lawyer replies, “the man who showed mercy.”  Jesus responds and says, “go and do likewise.”

Go and do likewise. 

These are words that pierce me.  

In the story of the Good Samaritan, I am the priest or the Levite.  I can name endless ways to show my love of God, but I am slow to live a life reflective of my love of a God who shows compassion on one’s enemy, never mind a stranger, or a neighbor.  Can I just circle back to the possibility that maybe the priest and Levite didn’t want to be late for the synagogue or something?  Can it be enough to just attend a church service and call that love?  Can’t I just wait until all my children are grown and I have more “free” time before I volunteer and interact with and maybe even befriend those in the marginalized communities? 

Jesus makes it clear.  No, I cannot wait.  Loving my neighbor needs to be a discipline, a habit, a lifestyle.  I cannot say I love God with my mouth and yet center my life around what is most comfortable and convenient for me.  I have five children.  It will probably never be an ideal time to intentionally love my neighbors.  If I truly love God, then loving my neighbors must be a rhythm of life.  

Simply, I need to daily admit that I am judgmental and callous and then actually do little things to save me from living with a calloused heart.  Some days it might mean saying good morning to the elderly walking around the neighborhood.  Other days, it might mean starting an actual conversation with the cashier or the waiter (which is a big deal for an introvert like me.)  When I’m feeling particularly brave, it might even mean buying a meal and giving it to the homeless person who lives in the park across the street.  It is so natural for me to center my day around my schedule, my needs, and my conveniences that I forget to see other humans around me as real people with real needs and hurts too.  Without meaning to, I become the priest or Levite who ignores people around me because I am absorbed with thinking about myself.  This is why I say I volunteer with Salt to make me a less self-centered person.       

I’m not sure if choosing to spend a few hours a quarter to love those who are marginalized everyday helps make the world that much better.  What I do know, however, is that the intentional carving of time to volunteer with SALT Collectiv reminds me I’m not alone in wanting to see every single person as a whole and complete human being.  Volunteering with SALT Collectiv expands my heart to love others I would not be naturally inclined to love.  I, alone, cannot make this world a better place.  Together, as a collective, we can hold each other accountable to love on the marginalized and illuminate that a better world is possible today.

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1.) Where can I volunteer in Taiwan?

SALT Collectiv is a nonprofit headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan that hosts volunteer opportunities to serve the marginalized. Volunteer opportunities include serving the homeless through our SALT soup kitchen, orphanage visitations, elderly care, biannual beach cleanups, and our annual Christmas Giving Tree that gives over 1,000 gifts each year to the marginalized all over Taiwan. We also have fundraiser events such as trivia nights, bake sales, F45 workouts, carwashes, and many more. Our FUNdraiser events bring the fun into building our community. Come checkout our community and join the movement.  

2.) Can foreigners volunteer in Taiwan?

Yes! SALT Collectiv is a diverse international community of volunteers uniting for the purpose of making a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized. There are no prerequisites required to sign up for events and we welcome expats and locals alike to join our community. We ask only that you come with a heart to serve. When individuals come together, dedicating their time and talent to serve the marginalized, lives are touched and communities are transformed. In volunteering, you engage in causes bigger than yourself, cultivate meaningful relationships and positively impact your community.

3.) Is it possible to volunteer with children in Taiwan?

Yes! SALT Collectiv welcomes and encourages children of all ages to participate in our volunteer events. However, parents will be solely responsible for the actions, behavior, and whereabouts of their children.

I grew up with Mother Nature being my playground. Any chance I’d get to climb a tree, jump off cliffs, dive into a body of water – you could count me in. In recent years, the ocean has had a pull on me like no other. As I explore the vast, blue, weightless world, I am once again reminded of the beauty of this planet we call home. Yet, just as quickly, I am reminded that we haven’t been the best stewards of our home. 

According to one national geographic report, “there are 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean. Of that mass, 269,000 tons float on the surface, while some four billion plastic microfibers per square kilometer litter the deep sea. Scientists call these statistics the “wow factor” of ocean trash.”

Big numbers, yes, but unfortunately as staggering as it is, these are numbers we cannot fully comprehend. It’s not in our human DNA to make sense of such numbers. They say “seeing is believing” – isn’t that the truth? We’ve all seen the harm and destruction the waste has on our environment, particularly on wildlife. After all, it was witnessing a plastic straw being pulled out of a turtle’s nose that inspired the world to transition to paper straws. Don’t get me wrong, the entire 2-minute lifespan of a paper straw is a better alternative, maybe. But in all seriousness, changes of such is a great sign because it shows that we care.

It’s sad to admit, however, that on any given day, you could walk out to a beach near you, and you’ll most likely see traces of humanity’s waste washed up along the shorelines. But there is a simple solution to that. It is both beneficial for the environment and our own well-being; beach clean-ups are an important and effective way to bring about change. Now, before you go ahead and disagree, saying, “It’s a futile effort. What’s the point? The trash is just going to wash up in a couple of weeks.” You’re probably right, the trash will eventually wash up again. But why should this be a deterrent, instead, shouldn’t it motivate us to fight even harder? It should be our fuel to recognize not just what we are fighting for but who we are fighting for – the next generation and generations to come.

The SALT Collectiv has incorporated this fight as part of its mission. Joined with other like-minded organizations in the past couple of years to improve the coastal and ocean ecosystem, ensure the well-being of marine wildlife, dispose of waste the right way, and create a safer environment for us all. On top of that, beach clean-ups are a great and practical way to be outdoors – getting some sand between your toes and fostering a community of people who want to be the change they want to see in the world, to paraphrase Gandhi. 

Personally, after attending the last SALT Collectiv beach clean-up event, I felt super accomplished, and for good reasons might I add. A group of us began digging up what appeared to look like bits of fishing net that poked out of the sand, only to find, 4 hours later, it was an assortment of entangled objects, including an anchor. All in all, it had to have weighed over two hundred kilograms but it felt more like a thousand while we carried it over to the designated disposal site. But hey, teamwork makes the dream work, am I right.

So, as we make preparations for our next event, coming up on May 7th at Shimen Kite Beach Park. Once again, we have an opportunity to return the favor to Mother Nature who graces us with her beauty. There’s a quote I heard from the ‘Seapaircy’ documentary that’s become a motto I live by: “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something”, said the great marine biologist Dr. Sylvia Earle. I look forward to doing something with you all soon.

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1.) Are there beach cleanup volunteer opportunities in Taipei, Taiwan?

Yes, SALT Collectiv has adopted the Shimen Kite Park beach and hosts biannual beach cleanups there every year, once in May and once in December. The SALT Collectiv biannual beach cleanup is a volunteer community favorite and we get international volunteers from all over come out to volunteer. As a socially responsible group, we aim to do our part in caring for the environment.

2.) Where can I volunteer in Taiwan?

SALT Collectiv is a nonprofit headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan that hosts volunteer opportunities to serve the marginalized. Volunteer opportunities include serving the homeless through our SALT soup kitchen, orphanage visitations, elderly care, biannual beach cleanups, and our annual Christmas Giving Tree that gives over 1,000 gifts each year to the marginalized all over Taiwan. We also have fun community fundraiser events such as trivia nights, bake sales, F45 workouts, carwashes, and many more. Come checkout our community and join the movement.

3.) Can foreigners volunteer in Taiwan?

Yes! SALT Collectiv is a diverse international community of volunteers uniting for the purpose of making a lasting imprint for the vulnerable and marginalized. There are no prerequisites required to sign up for events and we welcome expats and locals alike to join our community. We ask only that you come with a heart to serve. When individuals come together, dedicating their time and talent to serve the marginalized, lives are touched and communities are transformed. In volunteering, you engage in causes bigger than yourself, cultivate meaningful relationships and positively impact your community.