os school. I volunteer in the art dept, the lunch room, the class room, the office, baking for bake sales and taking over projects.
I don't do a lot community wise, but will be participating in a community garden project, however, I don't see how that benefits the community because the vegetables are coming home with me. I'd like to do something for the community though. I do volunteer my medical services every year to the 9 News Health Fair. Does that count?
1st let me say...the sisters are sisters for life (even when they come from different Chapters)!
I am a professional voluteer as well. At one point in my life my volunteering led to a paid position which I loved but now that I am again in the throes of volunteering (with the Symphony Guild in my town and my Garden Club) I love it. You go where your hearts leads...it is in the plan!
Good for you Miss Crocodile, it sounds like you had a really rewarding time! And honestly, you shouldn't have to explain your volunteer activities to anyone, not only is it none of their business, as you point out, it is *volunteering*!
Sending you a smile,
tp
Good morning from Tokyo!
Let me just say that I think it's wonderful that you give of your time~and yourself~without the expectation of compensation. I mean, you do get compensated, just not in a monetary way. I appreciate that you value the difference.
My heart just hurts for those who think the only way to earn something is with a dollar sign attatched.
Good for you for finding something that stirs your passions! Giving back is often preached, yet seldom seen.
I have yet to join a volunteer organization in Tokyo, but I have found a few that I'm interested in. The trick for me, unfortunately, is finding one that will allow me to bring my little guy with me.
Take care and have a wonderful day!
Warmly,
Elizabeth
I am an officer an my sorority alum group. And I usually spend some time each year working on items towards Relay for Life now that I am not on the committee.
People who don't volunteer at some point in their lives are missing out.
I get the same questions all the time too! Someone once asked me if I would still volunteer even if no one knew about it...and the answer is YES!! It's not about getting paid or getting rewarded or having everyone know you volunteer. You do it because you love it and it makes a positive difference. Keep it up!! :)
Oh that is such an amazing feeling - enjoy it! I completely understand having to justify volunteering to other people. I get frustrated with comments about how "this isn't your full time job so don't stress about it" because I view my volunteer gigs as commitments and can't go halfway. For me I volunteer for organizations I feel passionate about. I'm a sorority advisor because it's my little tiny way to give back to an organization that's such a huge part of who I am. I volunteer for my alma mater and my church because both are very near to my heart.
What sorority were you in?? Are you an advisor? How did you get back involved?
I'm sorry that you have to keep defending your volunteering! I think that's so rude that people continue to ask you, it's none of their business!
wow! getting to do what you love means a lot, one would not care for money when it's something you happily do.
just enjoy your thing and the rest will see and understand that.
have a nice day :)There were 27 attacks on ATO positions in the Donbas on March 21. Banned weapons such as heavy machine guns and grenade launchers were used by militants while shelling Zaitseve, Avdiivka and Mayorsk.
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