街坊人物專訪｜Ruby Wei 魏辰伃

我們很開心在 2025 能夠遇見像 Ruby 這樣的實習生！Ruby 是我們 2025–2026 年度實習團隊中一位非常出色的成員。她個性溫暖、有同理心，總是保持開朗的笑容，也充滿學習的熱情，為整個團隊帶來很多溫暖和正能量。身為一位才華洋溢的藝術創作者，她為我們的工作坊與公益募款活動製作了許多精美的道具，為整體活動增添了獨特的亮點。

我們非常開心 Ruby 成為嚮光大家庭的一份子，也誠摯邀請大家透過這次專訪，認識這位深受孩子們喜愛的大朋友。

Daisy: 你是在何時、如何得知嚮光協會?為什麼想成為嚮光實習生？
Ruby Wei: 我是去年10月在國家文化藝術基金會上看到嚮光在招募實習生的資訊，閱讀完介紹後很吸引我，也有特別點進去官網上看，覺得嚮光的兒童創意課程很有趣，結合教育和藝術，讓孩子透過課程有所啟發，而不是傳統教育的教學方式，這和我目前所學科系的內容也有相似之處，希望自己可以透過自身的力量和孩子及樂齡們一起學習！

D: 你覺得嚮光與其他組織有何不同之處?或是嚮光在做的事與 其他組織有區別，這有什麼重要的意義?
R: 嚮光和大眾所認知的非營利組織不同，嚮光是透過創意教育的課程培養孩子世界觀和情緒表達等等，不只限於這堂課上完就結束了，而是希望孩子在之後未來的生活也同樣具有相同的能力。讓我印象最深刻的是在第一次參加活動前Daisy跟我們說：「他們可能會想要抱你或是跟你有肢體接觸，如果你不喜歡的話可以直接拒絕和給其他代替方式，同樣也讓他們學習到遇到不喜歡的事情可以拒絕。」讓我們在課堂中可以有自己身體的界線，除此之外也讓他們了解有說不的選擇；在活動後我們互相分享體驗和感受，Daisy說她不會用「幫助」、「弱勢」這些詞，我才發現可能日常生活用的詞會有一點不平等，雖然這些都是很微小的事情，但其實每個人都是平等的，都是在互相學習，當自己真的這樣認為的話，自然就會改變一些細微的說話用詞了。

D: 在參與嚮光培力工作坊的過程中，有什麼有什麼值得紀念的時 刻或與孩子們的互動讓您印象深刻?
R: 在2025/12/13 DJ for Love 愛的迴響這場活動中，體驗當孩子王！萬華的孩子們都很熱情，和孩子們像朋友一樣，他們會分享自己學校的同學和自身的樂器才藝等等，年紀小一點的孩子會一起玩、討抱抱，也和孩子們一起學習DJ控制台的操作，一起隨著音樂擺動身體，一起參加街頭的DJ party，都是我從來沒有的體驗，真的很值得紀念，還有一個孩子畫了我和她的繪畫送給我，超級可愛！和樂齡們一起做永生花也很難忘，阿公阿嬤們都很可愛，其實也很像孩子們，印象最深刻的是有幾位阿嬤在製作的過程中可能會說不想做、視力不好、看不到或是剪得很醜之類的，透過一直鼓勵和誇獎他們，當他們完成作品的時候臉上洋溢著快樂的笑容非常真實，其中有一位阿嬤身體容易頭暈，但還是很想參與活動，我就牽著阿嬤的手一起製作，也讓我想到自己的阿嬤，而且我們都是用台語對話，才發現自己的台語退步好多了。 

D: 是否有因為實習或與孩子互動，改變你未來處理問題或與孩子相處的方式?

R: 在參加活動時被孩子們問到下次還會不會來，無法直接跟他們承諾還會再來，因為不確定是否可以做到的事情就不可以給承諾，對孩子來說他們不會知道為什麼沒有出現，他們只會記得有一個人答應了他們的事情沒有做到，所以我會把承諾看得更重，答應的事情就要做到，不僅是對別人負責，也是對自己負責。

D: 實際在培力營與孩子面對面後，在辦公室的實習的時候心裡 是否有不同的轉變呢?
R: 在活動前的準備其實和實際活動的體驗是不一樣的，活動前是會花時間去準備課堂前的東西、道具、課堂demo，也會先過活動的流程等等，在完成各種活動的道具後會很有成就感，特別是在活動時有幫助活動達到好的效果，自己也會很開心；在活動當下可能會有很多意想不到的變數，需要集中精神，高專注度投入在活動中，但是和不同的人相處本身就是很有趣的事情，會很享受課堂的氛圍，和大家互相學習，也會被可愛的孩子們治癒。

D: 在本次實習期間，你是否克服了任何個人困難，或發現了任何可能對你未來生活產生影響的才能？

R: 參加2026/2/1狗狗的活動！原本我很害怕狗，看到狗狗都會退避三舍，也不敢摸它們，但這天的活動克服了我對狗狗的恐懼，我第一次嘗試帶狗狗去散步上廁所，結果Kipy居然在斑馬線上上廁所，把我嚇到不行，趕快帶Kipy回去，再找Daisy一起去清理，還有很多隻大狗狗，但其實它們都超級乖的，一整天相處下來也會發現其實他們很可愛，像是黃金獵犬會在你摸其他狗狗的時候跑過來爭寵，窩在你腳邊要你摸摸它。透過這一天的活動，雖然我還不太會照顧狗狗，但是至少我不會害怕狗狗了，也可以和它們接觸相處，發現狗狗們其實很可愛！

D: 你對孩子們有什麼期望，或是你能夠做什麼？
R: 我希望孩子們都可以在健康的環境中平安快樂的長大，學習解決問題、情緒管理和表達的能力，也希望在我可以參加活動的時間都可以陪伴孩子們，希望他們長大後回想起來有一姐姐和他們一起玩是很開心的。

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We were very fortunate to have Ruby join us in 2025 ! 

Ruby has been an amazing addition to our intern roster for the 2025-2026 year. She’s an empathetic and cheerful person always wanting to learn and brings with her sunshine and smiles. As a masterful artist, she created many of our beautiful props for the workshops and charity fundraiser. We love having Ruby as part of the Bright Side Projects family and welcome you to get to know one of the kids’ favorite Big Friends in her interview!

Daisy: How and when did you find out about Bright Side Projects and what made you want to become an intern?
Ruby Wei: I first saw the call-out regarding an internship for Bright Side Projects on the National Culture and Arts Foundation website in October last year. After reading through the post, I was very drawn to it and visited the official website. I found their creative education curriculum for children very interesting—it combines education and art to inspire children through engagement rather than using traditional teaching methods. This aligns closely with what I am currently studying. I hoped to use my own strength to learn alongside children and the elderly!

D: What do you think are unique characteristics to Bright Side Projects from other organizations?
R: Bright Side is different than what the public generally perceives from anon-profit organization. It uses creative education to cultivate children’s worldviews and emotional expression; it’s not just about finishing a single class or a test. Instead, the goal is for children to carry these abilities into their future lives.

What impressed me most was what Daisy told us before my first workshop: “Kids might want to have physical contact such as a hug. If you are uncomfortable, you can directly refuse and offer an alternative to the kids on how they should greet you or what your limits are. This also empowers them because they learn that they have the right to say no when they encounter similar or a physical contact they don’t like.” By allowing us to maintain our own bodily boundaries during class while teaching them that “saying no” is a valid option. Additionally, after the activities, we share our experiences and feelings. Daisy mentioned she avoids terms like “help” or “underprivileged.” I realized then that the words we use in daily life can carry a sense of inequality. Though these are small details, everyone is equal and learning from one another. When you truly believe this, your choice of words and your perception naturally evolves.

D: Any memorable moments in the workshops with the children?
R: During the “DJ for Love” event in December (December 13th, 2025 featuring DJ Marcus Aurelius) I got to experience so called being a “leader of the pack” as I led my own small group of kids! The children in Wanhua were so enthusiastic and treated us like friends. They shared stories about their classmates and their musical talents. The younger ones would want to play together and ask for hugs. Beyond finding friendship while being in the workshop, we also learned how to operate the DJ console together, swagged to the music, and joined a street DJ party. These were all brand-new experiences for me and were truly memorable. One child even gave me a drawing of the two of us—it was adorable!

Working with our older friends to make flowers from upcycled plastic bottles was also unforgettable. The grandpas and grandmas were adorable and, in many ways, just like children. I  remember a few grandmas saying they didn’t want to do it, or that their eyesight was poor, or that their cutting was “ugly.” By constantly encouraging and praising them, the radiant smiles on their faces when they finished was so genuine. One grandma felt dizzy easily but still wanted to participate, so I held her hand while we worked together. It made me think of my own grandmother. We spoke in Taiwanese the whole time, and I realized my Taiwanese has gotten quite rusty!

D: Has this internship or moments in interacting with children through Bright Side Projects brought about any changes in how you approach issues/kids in the future?
R: When children asked me during an activity if I would come back next time, I realized I couldn’t make a direct promise unless I was certain. Children don’t understand why someone might not show up; they only remember that someone broke a promise. Because of this, I take promises much more seriously now. If I say I will do something, I must do it. It’s about being responsible to others and to myself.

D:  How has it been working in the office as an intern and being able to tie that in with the importance of the work Bright Side does with the children when you see their faces?
R: Preparation before an event is very different from the actual experience. Pre-event work involves preparing materials, hand-made props, demos, and running through the entire flow. Completing the handmade props gives me a great sense of achievement, especially when they help the event run smoothly.  

During the actual event, there are many unexpected variables that require high levels of focus and energy. However, interacting with different people is inherently fascinating. I enjoy the atmosphere of the classes, learning from everyone, and being “healed” by the lovely children.

D: Are there any personal achievements you have overcome or any of your talents you discovered during this internship that will impact your life in the future?
R: It has to be participating in the charity dog-themed activity in February! (February 1st, 2026)

I used to be terrified of dogs; I would avoid them at all costs and never dared to touch them. But that day, I overcame my fear. I tried taking a dog named Kippy for a walk, and Kippy actually decided to go to the bathroom right on the crosswalk! I was panicked, so I rushed Kippy back and found Daisy to help clean it up. There were many big dogs there, but they were actually incredibly well-behaved. Spending the day with them made me realize how cute they are—like the Golden Retriever who would nudge its way in for attention while I was petting other dogs. Through this activity, while I’m still not an expert attaking care of dogs, I am no longer afraid of them. I can interact with them now and realize how wonderful they are!

D: What are your hopes for the children or what you can do?
R: I hope all children can grow up healthy, safe, and happy in a wholesome environment, learning how to solve problems and manage/express their emotions. I hope to accompany them whenever I can join activities, so that when they grow up, they can look back and remember a fun “big sister.”

Welcome to join in our events or if you can read and write Mandarin fluently, join us as an intern!