Volunteer
@mag_keizer2007 (1282)
Canada
January 25, 2008 7:11am CST
How often do you volunteer and where? I volunteer at my childs school. I do safe arrival three times a week and I stay in the afternoon and help out in the classroom once a week. Plus for parties I go in and help the teacher and cook treats for them. I was helping out at brownies as well but I didn't fell like I was doing anything there so I stopped that, I do little things on the side for that.
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@ctrymuziklvr (11057)
• United States
25 Jan 08
I belong to a local organiation call a Time Bank where we volunteer our time and in return get hours put into our account for a time when we may need something done in return. People offer rides, cooking and all sorts of things that others might need in return for the hours. It's a great idea for Sr. Citizens who live alone.
@mag_keizer2007 (1282)
• Canada
25 Jan 08
That is neat, I don't think we have anything like that here, plus with everything I do for the school I wouldn't have time to do any more!!!!
@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
7 Feb 08
A year ago (right now) a girlfriend and I (she a licensed carpenter, and I a certified tiler) volounteered thru our Church, and spent 3 weeks in Atlanta, helping to re-build, finish homes. A heartwarming experience, and our camp was set up so that we didn't have much more than the survivors. It was a chance to pass on love, and teach our skills, as well.
@ubuntujason (196)
• United States
26 Jan 08
hey all~
i volunteer upto 3x a week at the local youth center, in fact i'm the director there (or at least that's what they say :P) i also try to volunteer at my church, and at my little sisters school (when they need it) and my brothers school (when they need it) of course this is all pending how i am doing that day w/ my nerve disease.
i think volunteering as a great thing, its a way to give back...and to receive!
~j
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@mag_keizer2007 (1282)
• Canada
26 Jan 08
I agree. It is awesome to hear a little thank you once and awhile to be appriciated I'm showing my kids how good it feels to give your time.
@ubuntujason (196)
• United States
27 Jan 08
yea it is great to be thanked....makes u feel good! it's also great, at least i think so, to see the effect ur actions have, makes me feel like i've accomplished something meaningful!
~j
@Rosabud (2)
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1 Feb 08
I volunteer at our local medical center once a week. Very enjoyable. I work in the gift shop. Sometimes I stuff envelopes for mailings or clean the shop. You see lots of people. Of course you can't talk about anything after you leave, but it is very rewarding. I have also volunteered at the humane society and the food pantry.
