They may have good intention, but without learning about where they are volunteering and understanding what people need, it is of no use. They won't be able to help others. They not only waste people's time, but also their own time. They won't get any real experience from the trip. Jim: I grew up in a good neighborhood. Our family has never had a money problem. I always have enough money to buy what I want to buy. My life was wonderful until my parents divorced. Max: I was raised by a single mother. Our life is extremely hard. My mother has to work three jobs just to put food on the table. Since I was 10 years old, I already understand the struggle my family faces. So, I never asked my mother for anything and I never want anything because I know I don't need anything else except food on the table every day. Jim and Max grow up in a different neighborhood, a different environment, and they have different needs. . Every person's problem is different and if you want to help anyone, you need to understand their journey, who they are and what do they need most at the moment. You can't just step in and say you're going to solve their problem. Sometimes it takes more than a few weeks to understand and correct the problem.