Workers outline the rewarding experience of helping others

TRUCK DRIVER

Last month, truck driver Long Anhua, 51, returned to his usual job of transporting automobile parts and accessories, instead of carrots and cabbages.

In April, Long, who works for a local logistics company, joined a team of volunteer drivers to help transport food for residents in neighborhoods that were locked down.

"I answered my cellphone calls 24 hours a day, as I never knew when emergency tasks would come in. I felt under a great deal of pressure, as I was worried if vegetables would fall out of the vehicle, or if I would arrive late," he said. "Now that I have returned to my normal job, I can finally get a good night's sleep.

"My experience during the current outbreak has made me fully understand the old saying 'When disaster strikes, help comes from all sides'.

"Shanghai has received help from around the country, and I am so honored to be a member of the volunteer team."

Long, who is still living at his company as required, said he has not been home for more than two months. He is looking forward to an outing with his family and a barbecue with his friends from work.