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Indian man in UK praises ‘Volunteer Day’ culture after painting zoo railings
‘This day is my favourite’: Indian man praises UK corporate culture after painting zoo railings with colleagues
‘This day is my favourite’: Indian man praises UK corporate culture after painting zoo railings with colleagues
An Indian man shared how UK Volunteer Day culture gave him a chance to try painting and bond with colleagues.
Published on: May 17, 2026 11:04 AM IST By Mahipal Singh Chouhan Share via Copy link An Indian man living in the UK has shared a glimpse of a corporate practice that left him appreciating workplace culture in the country. Taking to Instagram, the man, who goes by the handle @shutter_world_stories, posted a video from a zoo, where he was seen painting railings as part of his office’s Volunteer Day. An Indian man in the UK praised Volunteer Day culture after painting zoo railings with colleagues. (Instagram/shutter_world_stories) (Also read: Indian man in UK reflects on ₹16,000 Gurgaon job: ‘I was safe then, now I am alive’) In the video, he said, “After coming to the UK, I have done many such things which I had never done in India. Today, I have become a painter and am painting these railings. Yes, today is Volunteer Day at my office, and my colleagues have sent me to a zoo to paint these railings. I really like the UK's corporate culture, and this day is my favorite day when it's our Volunteer Day and we go somewhere outside to help another organization. Although it's for a social cause, it helps build good team bonding, and if we are going with another team, it helps with good office networking. And instead of sitting in front of the computer every day, it's better to go out and do some other type, a new type of work, and get a new experience. So today, we painted this entire railing.” (Also read: ‘London turned into Delhi’: Indian man spots auto rickshaw on UK streets, video goes viral)What is Volunteer Day?
The clip was shared with a caption explaining the concept of volunteering leave in UK workplaces. It read, “In UK corporate culture, a ‘Volunteer Day’ (also called Volunteering Leave or Community Day) is a company benefit where employees are given paid time off to do charity or community work.” The man’s video highlighted how such initiatives allow employees to step away from their regular desks and contribute to community organisations. He also said that the experience helps employees bond better with colleagues and build professional connections in a more relaxed environment. Watch the clip here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by @shutter_world_storiesInternet reacts
The clip has drawn a few reactions from social media users. One user wrote, “This is such a refreshing side of corporate life.” Another commented, “Wish Indian companies also encouraged such activities more often.” (Also read: British man waves Indian tricolour at India Gate after T20 World Cup win: ‘This is fourth time I have come here’) Some users praised the idea of paid volunteering leave. “Getting paid to help the community sounds amazing,” one person wrote. Another added, “This is not just work culture, this is life culture.” One user reacted, “Painting railings at a zoo sounds more fun than sitting in front of a laptop all day.” Another said, “Small things like this make employees feel more connected to society.” HT.com has reached out to the user for his comments, and the copy will be updated once his response is received. (Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.) ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mahipal Singh Chouhan Mahipal Singh Chouhan is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times Digital, with nearly five years of experience in digital journalism and content production. His work primarily focuses on offbeat and trending stories that reflect everyday experiences and evolving conversations on the internet. He has consistently worked on transforming viral content and human interest stories into structured news pieces that engage readers while maintaining editorial clarity. At Hindustan Times, Mahipal contributes to identifying and developing stories emerging from social media trends, online communities, and real-world incidents that capture public attention. His approach involves adding context and journalistic perspective to fast-moving digital narratives, helping present viral moments in a clear and reader-friendly format suited for digital audiences. Before joining Hindustan Times Digital, he was associated with DNA India, where he gained experience in newsroom workflows and digital storytelling practices. Mahipal holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies, Delhi. He is particularly interested in tracking emerging trends and understanding how online conversations evolve into broader public discussions. His work reflects a focus on accuracy, readability, and relevance in the rapidly changing digital news environment. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mahipal takes an interest in history and sports and regularly works on improving his general knowledge, which complements his curiosity as a media professional.Read More Uk United Kingdom Work Place Word Jobs Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world Home/Trending/‘This Day Is My Favourite’: Indian Man Praises UK Corporate Culture After Painting Zoo Railings With Colleagues See LessAn Indian man living in the UK has shared a glimpse of a corporate practice that left him appreciating workplace culture in the country. Taking to Instagram, the man, who goes by the handle @shutter_world_stories, posted a video from a zoo, where he was seen painting railings as part of his office’s Volunteer Day.
(Also read: Indian man in UK reflects on ₹16,000 Gurgaon job: ‘I was safe then, now I am alive’)
In the video, he said, “After coming to the UK, I have done many such things which I had never done in India. Today, I have become a painter and am painting these railings. Yes, today is Volunteer Day at my office, and my colleagues have sent me to a zoo to paint these railings. I really like the UK's corporate culture, and this day is my favorite day when it's our Volunteer Day and we go somewhere outside to help another organization. Although it's for a social cause, it helps build good team bonding, and if we are going with another team, it helps with good office networking. And instead of sitting in front of the computer every day, it's better to go out and do some other type, a new type of work, and get a new experience. So today, we painted this entire railing.”
(Also read: ‘London turned into Delhi’: Indian man spots auto rickshaw on UK streets, video goes viral)
The man’s video highlighted how such initiatives allow employees to step away from their regular desks and contribute to community organisations. He also said that the experience helps employees bond better with colleagues and build professional connections in a more relaxed environment.
Watch the clip here:
(Also read: British man waves Indian tricolour at India Gate after T20 World Cup win: ‘This is fourth time I have come here’)
Some users praised the idea of paid volunteering leave. “Getting paid to help the community sounds amazing,” one person wrote. Another added, “This is not just work culture, this is life culture.” One user reacted, “Painting railings at a zoo sounds more fun than sitting in front of a laptop all day.” Another said, “Small things like this make employees feel more connected to society.”
HT.com has reached out to the user for his comments, and the copy will be updated once his response is received.
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
Source: HindustanTimes
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