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Chapter 482 Recruiting Volunteers Again
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"Nationwide recruitment of volunteers?!"
Lin Yao's eyes widened. He stared at Xia Yuwen, unsure of what to say.
When Minhong was first established, it recruited a large number of volunteers to assist in drought relief work. At critical moments, those who were extremely kind-hearted and contributed their own money and effort were of great help. It can be said that without the help of volunteers from all over the country, Minhong would never have been able to do a good job in drought relief. It would have been a miracle if even one-tenth of the drought relief drinks had reached the disaster victims.
Now that Minhong is on the right track, is it recruiting volunteers again? Lin Yao's family had never really thought of this.
If you have money and a large business, will recruiting volunteers be seen as exploiting free labor?
The first batch of several thousand volunteers were either recruited by Minhong as full-time employees, given the greatest trust and appointments, and held important positions of varying sizes in different places. Minhong also consistently rewarded them handsomely.
Even those volunteers who stayed at their original workplaces received compensation and convenience from Minhong in many ways. Their families became VIP members of Minhong Hospitals and Clinics in various places. Even previously hard-to-obtain "whitening powder" and "hepatitis B powder" were reserved for them with some recommendation slots. When large-scale use of witchcraft to modify physiques was carried out, Lin Yao also reserved slots for them. Although the witchcraft power required for ordinary people to modify their physiques is very weak, it was still a small token of gratitude for their help during the difficult times and to express gratitude on behalf of the people in the disaster area.
With so many benefits, coupled with the accessibility and efficiency of online information, many people now know that Minhong highly values volunteers who dedicate themselves to charity. If a large number of volunteers were recruited again, wouldn't those with ulterior motives eagerly participate and then make their own demands?
Xia Yuwen noticed that Lin Yao had suddenly stopped moving and was just staring at her. She felt a little strange and wondered if her suggestion was absurd. Little did she know that Lin Yao had considered so many things in such a short time.
Times have changed, the foundation has changed, and Lin Yao's starting point and way of thinking are different now. It is truly remarkable that Minhong has come this far amidst all the ups and downs. Now, every aspect must be carefully considered to avoid making wrong decisions.
“Ah Yao…”
"Oh... ah?"
Lin Yao woke up and gave Xia Yuwen a smile, but he was still unsure how to make a decision.
"Just hire volunteers, why bother with such a simple thing?"
Xiaocao's voice rang out, her tone not very tactful, "Yaoyao, are you having such a hard time deciding because you're worried about Minhong's reputation, or because you're worried about giving too much benefit? How much benefit can those volunteers get? Even if someone with ulterior motives sneaks in, it's still another opportunity to promote good. Don't worry about what they think, do you think you can control other people's thoughts?"
The lesson from the little grass was like a wake-up call, making Lin Yao, who had been hesitant, suddenly feel enlightened. Thinking so much was indeed pointless and unwise. It wasn't magnanimous at all.
"Ah Yao, what do you think?" Seeing Lin Yao's reaction, Xia Yuwen became somewhat unsure of her suggestion. She had originally thought she could help Lin Yao come up with ideas, but after offering her opinion, she did not get the expected response and was at a loss for how to continue.
"Wenwen is doing well."
Lin Yao smiled, a truly satisfied smile. "Your suggestion is excellent, let's do it that way!"
“This work is different from the last disaster relief in western China. Distributing or selling medicines does not need to be done every day. It is basically a one-time task. We can ask the ‘Volunteer Association’ to help recommend some experienced volunteers and arrange the work content and work area according to their availability. We will also reimburse their travel and accommodation expenses. We can’t always let them pay out of their own pockets.”
With his mind at ease, Lin Yao immediately thought of the implementation details. Bringing them up to Xia Yuwen now would make it easier for them to refine them later. He wouldn't be involved in the remaining work; at most, he would listen to reports in the future.
"We'll operate using the same method as the last disaster relief effort in western China, and get more fingerprint scanners. We'll conduct a nationwide census of remote and impoverished areas to establish a relevant database as soon as possible, so it can be used in future emergencies."
"Furthermore, I suggest setting up key contacts in each region. Although some remote areas are vast and sparsely populated, there are still some local figures with high prestige and good reputation. Try to develop them into contacts or even peripheral staff to lay the foundation for future work."
Looking at Lin Yao talking non-stop, Xia Yuwen smiled happily, "Okay, Yao, I've written it down. I'll have the technical department set up the relevant modules later so that volunteers can fill in their working hours and service area selections in the system."
"You may not know that many remote and impoverished areas are scenic and have very unique local customs. This way of changing service areas and working short-term hours will definitely be welcomed by everyone."
"Then we'll set up a website, supplemented with scenic pictures and anecdotes about the work of various volunteers, which will transform the pure act of love into a large-scale public welfare project that combines entertainment and popular science. Even those who cannot take time out to participate in volunteer activities can empathize with and experience some of these things, planting seeds of kindness in everyone's hearts."
Two heads are better than one, and as they talked, the plan gradually improved.
It wasn't that the two of them were highly intelligent individuals who could compose poems in seven steps, but rather that they had a thorough understanding of the matter itself. Once inspired, the relevant details came to them easily, and the entire framework for recruiting volunteers and contacts was quickly developed.
“Ah Yao, I had the security team check. The person who wrote this article is the Party Secretary of a town under a county in Guizhou. He went to Guizhou to take the civil service exam after graduating from university, and he only applied for membership a few days ago.”
Seeing that things had come to an end, Xia Yuwen glanced at the remaining documents, hesitated for a moment, and decided not to mention it to Lin Yao anymore. She didn't want to bother Lin Yao with such trivial matters, so that he could have a good mood before going to war. She could resolve the minor disputes and conflicts in various places on his own.
"However, after the announcement of this person named Wang Zuo, there were also negative reports. Because the headquarters attached great importance to it, they specially placed his announcement materials in a prominent position. There were no reports before the announcement, but reports came as soon as the announcement was made."
“I also had the security team investigate, and the audit department also received instructions from the mother to investigate. The report is basically true. This Wang Zuo has some personal blemishes in the past, although most of them are routine behaviors. But we can't judge whether it's because his current official position is too low that he hasn't done anything that would anger the heavens and the people. What do you think?”
Xia Yuwen did not bring up the incident of Wang Zuo overseeing family planning work at the cost of death, because the investigator's report showed that the behavior was a common working method and means in rural areas across the country. Without this method, the work could not be done well. In some rural areas, people were indeed extremely uncooperative or even resistant to family planning work, so the government's forced abortions and sterilizations were justifiable.
"I see..."
Lin Yao picked up the document he had put down again, glanced at it, and frowned. "I think there are only two possibilities for the person who could write this proposal at this moment. Either they are a very scheming person who uses tricks in everything they do to gain personal political capital and expand their influence, thereby accelerating their career, or they are a truly compassionate person who is genuinely concerned about and working hard for remote areas and impoverished people."
"This matter is indeed difficult to judge. Both headquarters and you intend to strengthen your relationship with Wang Zuo, right? If he belongs to the latter category, he can indeed serve as a model for strengthening cooperation, and we can also help him. If he is truly compassionate, it would be a good thing for the people for such a person to rise to a higher position."
"As for the personal stain you mentioned, although I don't know the specifics, the fact that you brought it up suggests it's not a big deal. Often, people in the political arena are not in control of their own lives. If Wang Zuo hadn't participated in certain collective activities, his career probably wouldn't have progressed smoothly. That's the reality of our country. Those who are solely aloof and self-righteous, and who clash with their colleagues, rarely have a chance to climb the ladder quickly, unless they're lucky enough to be in a very favorable environment where even the leaders above them are upright, honest, and incorruptible. However…"
Lin Yao didn't finish his sentence, but Xia Yuwen clearly understood the meaning behind the omissions.
"Wenwen, have someone contact this Wang Zuo. If possible, we should use him as an example to make the whole thing a success. This is a big deal, of great significance, and it concerns the health and lives of countless people. Please keep an eye on it."
Lin Yao sighed, "Actually, I know there are many honest and upright officials, but most of them are only concerned with their own affairs and their relationships with colleagues are generally not very good. The most obvious thing is that they basically lack ambition, are not good at or disdain to scheme, and their characteristic is to protect themselves. Such people are not as capable and efficient as people like Wang Zuo when it comes to doing practical work, of course, provided that Wang Zuo belongs to the second type of person."
When discussing the pros and cons of human behavioral characteristics, Xia Yuwen found it rather pointless. Perfect people in every aspect are extremely rare in this world, at least in China, where feudal society has influenced thousands of years. On the contrary, there are more such people in Western countries, whether they are doing academic research, doing business, or going into politics.
"Ah Yao, one last thing, can we provide free medicine to those impoverished households mentioned in Wang Zuo's report?"