Gathering is a fire, and scattering is the voice of the volunteers of the Western Plan of the Starry Division

The departure ceremony of the 2023 College Students' Volunteer Service in the West Plan of Shishi City (file picture).

"Looking back on this year, two years or even three years, you have already transformed into a tall young ......man who can take charge of things independently" On July 19, at the farewell party of the volunteers of the Western Plan of Tumshuk City of the Third Division from 2023 to 2024, "A Letter to the Volunteers of the Western Plan" was moving.

In particular, in the summer of that year, "we" from all over the world gathered in Shishi, and now looking back on the time of parting, the warmth of the firelight will be scattered into a sky full of stars in the future, illuminating you and me who are moving forward. There are also many volunteers who choose to take root in Xinjiang without hesitation after the completion of their service period, continue to compose their own songs of faith, and let their youthful dreams fly in the hot land of the west.

Since the implementation of the college students' volunteer service in the western region in 2003, the division city has recruited a total of 3,536 volunteers for the western plan, continuously improved the policy of volunteers staying in Xinjiang, the corps and the city, implemented the volunteer policy and treatment with heart and affection, and improved the level of volunteer management and service, leaving more than 900 volunteers in Xinjiang.

Today, let's get close to the volunteers of the Western Division Project and listen to their inner voices.

Meng Jiuting, a volunteer of the 2021 Western Program (serving in the Third Division's Financial Media Center):

Looking back at this journey of the Western Plan, my heart is full of reluctance and gratitude. Three years have passed like a white horse, but they have left an indelible mark on my life. In this vast and challenging land, I have learned tenacity and dedication, and experienced the joy and sweat of growth. I will regard this experience as the most valuable asset, continue to move forward with it, continue to shine on the road in the future, and contribute to the progress of society.

Zhao Bingqing, a volunteer of the 2021 Western Plan (serving in the Party Construction Office of Tuoyun Ranch):

I will remember the five-star red flag and snowflakes on the border, and I will remember the figure of the resolute watch at the first dawn. I think back to the three-foot podium and the smiling faces, and to the moment when I met my eyes eager for knowledge. I will miss the fields, the figure of sweating like rain in the sunset, and the land that is more fertile because of hard work. I remember every late night in the office, with keyboard tapping, and the clouds that fade silently outside the window. I will cherish the laughter and laughter that sit around with the workers. I will remember all the gains and joys, and I hope you will remember me.

The snow-capped mountains will see our dedication, and the starry sky will witness our deeds. The snow-capped mountains are majestic, tenacious and eternal. Every contribution we make is like a piece of snowflake, although it is small, but it gathers into a mountain, and will eventually show the power of shocking people. The starry sky is exploration and dreams, and our original intention, like stars, gathers a glimmer of light to illuminate the road to the future. Those who are like-minded, do not take the mountains and seas as far, comrades, we will see you in the rivers and lakes.

Zhang Zhenyuan, a volunteer of the 2021 Western Plan (serving in the Guangdong Aid Xinjiang Third Division Task Force):

I am fortunate to be able to work side by side with many outstanding cadres, teachers, doctors, and volunteers to go deep into the grassroots and serve the masses of workers. This experience has made me deeply understand that integrating personal growth into the overall development of the country is the responsibility of young people in the new era. Taking over the baton in the historical call of "a strong country has me", I wrote my graduation thesis on the vast land of the western region, and I am proud of my dedication to the western region.

Zhang Panpan, a volunteer of the 2022 Western Plan (serving in the Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism Center of Yongan Town, 44th Regiment):

July seemed to be hiding some secrets, making videos, writing press releases, but I couldn't wake up. It seems like it was yesterday to board the train to Xinjiang, and this train has been running for two years, and now it is about to arrive at the station. I met and parted with so many people, I still can't learn how to face it, just say "the green mountains are the same as the clouds and rain, and the bright moon was once two towns".

For me, the two years of volunteering are a precious wealth of life, and I believe that all experiences will be precipitated in my life and become a part of me, which may be the meaning of meeting and parting. One day, I will meet again with this city and with you after a long absence.

Zhao Zhenkai, a volunteer of the 2022 Western Plan (serving in the Shi Municipal Medical Security Bureau):

When I sat beside the people who witnessed the road construction in Pakistan, I listened to the stories of the veterans and the old communists; Listen to the old army reclamation tell how they came to this land and how they built this land; After listening to the story of Liu Qiandong, secretary of the party branch of the company, and the "Kunlun Sisters", walking on the wide and tidy street and looking around at the garden-like city around me, I better understood the meaning and value of the volunteer spirit and the spirit of the Corps, and realized the mental journey from first acquaintance with the Corps to falling in love with the Corps.

The Western Plan is a love, a sincere and clear love for the motherland and the west; It is a love, a lifelong unforgettable love for the Corps and the young volunteers; It is a wisp of soul, a wisp of soul that integrates and understands the spirit of the Corps and the spirit of Populus euphratica, the spirit of veterans and the spirit of volunteerism.

2022 Off-the-job Western Program Volunteer You Meiqi (serving in Shishi No. 2 Middle School):

I am glad that I spent two years going to the grassroots level in the western region. This experience made me deeply aware that as a teacher, I should always keep in mind my identity and responsibility, implement the fundamental task of establishing morality and cultivating people, and also improve my work ability, personal vision and ideological quality, accumulate teaching experience, improve teaching ability, and realize the value of life.

By participating in the Western China Program, I not only met a group of lovely students, met volunteers on the front line of the Western China Program, met like-minded comrades-in-arms, but also found the meaning of youth in the places where the motherland and the people need it most.

Hao Zhouyang, a volunteer of the 2023 Western Plan (serving in the Party Construction Office of Hedong Town, 48th Regiment):

When I left the post, looking back on the past, my heart was full of reluctance and emotion. From serving the workers to deepening agricultural management, from the vitality of the Youth League branch to the rigorous implementation of the election work, to the fine management of funds and the colorful planning of activities, every work has witnessed my growth and dedication. I am deeply honored to participate in these works related to people's livelihood, promote development and gather strength, and contribute to the harmony, stability and development of the company.

Now, although I have left the post, I will continue to move forward with this experience and harvest and shine in my new position.

Gao Xiaofan, a volunteer of the 2023 Western Stay Program (serving in the Qianhai Town Youth League Committee of the 45th Regiment):

One year of volunteering, a lifetime of volunteering. Participating in the Western Plan is to spend a year doing unforgettable things; Choosing to stay in Xinjiang is to fulfill the promise of the construction of the western region with all his enthusiasm. With the encouragement and trust of my colleagues, my horizons have been constantly expanded, and my determination to stay here and participate in the construction of the western region has also been strengthened. In the future, I will redouble my heart and affection with tens of millions of volunteers of the Western Plan to write volunteer youth in rural revitalization, social governance, youth work, rural education, etc., live up to the trust of the times, shoulder the mission in fiery practice, and strive to grow into a new person of the era who is worthy of the important task of national rejuvenation.

Zhang Ying, a volunteer of the 2023 Western Residency Program (serving at Dongfeng Farm, Dongfeng Town Culture, Sports, Radio, Television and Tourism Center):

In the western region, I have worked and lived with compatriots of all nationalities, and have deepened my understanding and respect for the cultures of various nationalities. At the same time, I also face many challenges in my work, which have exercised my willpower, adaptability and problem-solving skills, and also enriched and improved my values.

During my days of service in the western region, I and other volunteers have established deep friendships with workers of all ethnic groups and developed a deep affection for this land. As a volunteer of the Western Plan, it is not only an honor, but also an experience full of challenges and gains, and I will continue to carry forward the spirit of volunteerism and practice the responsibilities and responsibilities of young people in the new era with practical actions.

Over the years, Shishi City has welcomed many volunteers of the Western Plan, who are active in different positions and have contributed to the high-quality development of various undertakings in Shishi. On the occasion of leaving the post, I sincerely wish you all a bright future, a prosperous journey, and often go home to see. (Third Division Financial Media Reporter Huang Bin, Zhang Shufei)

Editor/Liu Jingyu