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I have volunteered in so many things, I can't even begin to list them all. Usually they are interesting and you can usually learn a lot and certainly meet new people.
I haven't done so in a long time, because I was pretty faithful, both in donating blood myself and checking other people in to donate during blood drives, but finally became so dismayed by the sloppy way the workers were running things, I gave up. However, I'm thinking of trying some new stuff.
If you've volunteered and enjoyed it, can you share some of your ventures with those of us willing to jump in the pool again, please? Much appreciated! :angel11:
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Outside of giving some blood here and there and volunteering at this community center I used to do for high school, I haven't done much volunteer work. I participated in clinical trial a few months back. Does that count? :neutral:
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I volunteered at the state fair, it was fun.
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I have always had fun volunteering. Keeps you busy.
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I volunteer in a nursing home. You would be surprised at so many residents that get no visitors and are so lonely. In the summer I’ll take them for a walk (wheelchairs) around the complex, we play games, I’ll read to them, we talk or maybe just sit and watch tv together. Yes there is an activity department but that’s not the same as one-to-one. Your heart breaks when you are leaving and they grab your hand and thank you for coming with tears in their eyes.
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I use to volunteer at the nursing home. The elderly are such kind people.
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I volunteer every week for an independently run food bank and have volunteered regularly with CERT over the years (though that has diminished lately due to COVID)
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It all depends on who you are volunteering to help. Once upon a time I volunteered to help in a hospital, but got a virus and then had to suffer with check ups and blood test. After all was cleared up, I got the hell out of there.
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I have done a lot of different volunteer things. A lot depends on the people you are working with. Most of them have been a lot of fun to do and you are helping at the same time. I have volunteered for a group helping veterans, local hospital, little league, schools. Bake Sales, tea parties, yard sales, filing in the office, helping paper work get caught up at the local court house, helping teach exercise classes at the senior center.
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I volunteer in a nursing home. You would be surprised at so many residents that get no visitors and are so lonely. In the summer I’ll take them for a walk (wheelchairs) around the complex, we play games, I’ll read to them, we talk or maybe just sit and watch tv together. Yes there is an activity department but that’s not the same as one-to-one. Your heart breaks when you are leaving and they grab your hand and thank you for coming with tears in their eyes.
Nancy thats very sweet of you.
I would get together with 2 others and we would play an hr music show and the residents loved it.We havent done it in awhile cos of the virus......but prior we were doing it every few months.And of course this was in a nursing home.
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I volunteer in a nursing home. You would be surprised at so many residents that get no visitors and are so lonely. In the summer I’ll take them for a walk (wheelchairs) around the complex, we play games, I’ll read to them, we talk or maybe just sit and watch tv together. Yes there is an activity department but that’s not the same as one-to-one. Your heart breaks when you are leaving and they grab your hand and thank you for coming with tears in their eyes.
I have considered this one, Nancy5, many times. I visited people I knew who were in nursing homes but have hesitated to do so now not knowing who I'd come into contact with. People seem so angry there and I don't blame them a bit.
Anyway, we haven't been able to do anything through the pandemic to visit people which was frustrating. God bless you for doing such a wonderful volunteer activity. I know those people love you and appreciate you so much. You're right when you say it's heartbreaking.
I don't believe that the elderly get excellent care while they are in nursing homes, besides having many of their things stolen. I know that happened to my mom and dad before I took them out of a nursing home and paid for home care for them. They were much happier there in their own space.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will seriously consider it.
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volunteer only if you get paid to.
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I volunteer in a nursing home. You would be surprised at so many residents that get no visitors and are so lonely. In the summer I’ll take them for a walk (wheelchairs) around the complex, we play games, I’ll read to them, we talk or maybe just sit and watch tv together. Yes there is an activity department but that’s not the same as one-to-one. Your heart breaks when you are leaving and they grab your hand and thank you for coming with tears in their eyes.
Nancy thats very sweet of you.
I would get together with 2 others and we would play an hr music show and the residents loved it.We havent done it in awhile cos of the virus......but prior we were doing it every few months.And of course this was in a nursing home.
Thank you for doing that. It had also been closed for volunteers but two months ago the home was open for us, but sadly 2 staff got the virus so it’s closed again.
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I volunteer in a nursing home. You would be surprised at so many residents that get no visitors and are so lonely. In the summer I’ll take them for a walk (wheelchairs) around the complex, we play games, I’ll read to them, we talk or maybe just sit and watch tv together. Yes there is an activity department but that’s not the same as one-to-one. Your heart breaks when you are leaving and they grab your hand and thank you for coming with tears in their eyes.
I have considered this one, Nancy5, many times. I visited people I knew who were in nursing homes but have hesitated to do so now not knowing who I'd come into contact with. People seem so angry there and I don't blame them a bit.
Anyway, we haven't been able to do anything through the pandemic to visit people which was frustrating. God bless you for doing such a wonderful volunteer activity. I know those people love you and appreciate you so much. You're right when you say it's heartbreaking.
I don't believe that the elderly get excellent care while they are in nursing homes, besides having many of their things stolen. I know that happened to my mom and dad before I took them out of a nursing home and paid for home care for them. They were much happier there in their own space.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will seriously consider it.
It’s ok if you know people in there, they would probably appreciate seeing you. I have to agree the care can range from excellent to terrible. Sadly about 10 years ago we had to put my mom in the same home I volunteer at. Upon her admission I told the CNAs nurses and admission staff I will be the worst family member you ever had. I will pop in every day, you will never know when, and my sister and/or husbands will be here every night and weekends, if I see one thing wrong I will move her out of here so fast your head will spin. We also decided since my mom was non verbal we had to really ensure her care. We had pizza parties for the staff on her floor, brought Chinese food in for them, and come Christmas they all got $. I know she got excellent care, but volunteering if I see something wrong, believe me I always said something. When they are open again, think about going you will be so gratified and the residents will love you, I promise
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volunteer only if you get paid to.
That’s sad that’s the way you think. Sure making/having money is great, but helping people/animals who need your help is so gratifying. Maybe one day you just might find you need help, can’t afford it, but could use a volunteer but there are none. Just saying….
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volunteer only if you get paid to.
That’s sad that’s the way you think. Sure making/having money is great, but helping people/animals who need your help is so gratifying. Maybe one day you just might find you need help, can’t afford it, but could use a volunteer but there are none. Just saying….
Just about everyone knows Jesus said there is more happiness in giving then receiving,but Satan has been allowed to blind many.
When Jesus taught his followers to teach Gods kingdom and more about his father he told them,"You received the knowledge free,give it back to others free".
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volunteer only if you get paid to.
That’s sad that’s the way you think. Sure making/having money is great, but helping people/animals who need your help is so gratifying. Maybe one day you just might find you need help, can’t afford it, but could use a volunteer but there are none. Just saying….
Nancy if someone didnt know you were good with animals and you were about to take care of theirs,right before they left their animal with you you wouldnt want an ultimatum from them.
OH i get it you were pissed at how the staff treated your parents.But in a kind way you can set the scene of what to expect from them and if you get it,yes reward them.If you dont get it then you can also in a kind way ask why.
Some think they might get better results with the harder approach.
An answer when mild turns away rage.
I dont think anyone wants to hear they might get their head spinned.
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volunteer only if you get paid to.
R U Kidding, dsawan? Or did you really not know . . .
volunteer
[ˌvälənˈtir]
NOUN
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.
synonyms:
subject · participant · case · client · patient
VERB
freely offer to do something:
"he volunteered for the job" ·
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volunteer only if you get paid to.
That’s sad that’s the way you think. Sure making/having money is great, but helping people/animals who need your help is so gratifying. Maybe one day you just might find you need help, can’t afford it, but could use a volunteer but there are none. Just saying
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Nancy if someone didnt know you were good with animals and you were about to take care of theirs,right before they left their animal with you you wouldnt want an ultimatum from them.
OH i get it you were pissed at how the staff treated your parents.But in a kind way you can set the scene of what to expect from them and if you get it,yes reward them.If you dont get it then you can also in a kind way ask why.
Some think they might get better results with the harder approach.
An answer when mild turns away rage.
I dont think anyone wants to hear they might get their head spinned.
Sorry I have to disagree. I don’t know if you have ever been in nursing homes, I mean really been not just one visit. I’m not saying all staff are terrible, there are lots of dedicated, caring workers. The problem is they are way underpaid and over worked. There might be only 2 CNA’s for 20 residents. They have to get them up, washed, dressed, feed 3 meals, change them many times and clean them up, get them undressed and put to bed. By doing what we did I felt, and still feel by catering to them by parties and food we helped my mom. Also my mother was private pay (which means Medicare did not pay for her we did) and I made it crystal clear if we felt she was not treated good, she would be moved immediately.
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volunteer only if you get paid to.
R U Kidding, dsawan? Or did you really not know . . .
volunteer
[ˌvälənˈtir]
NOUN
a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.
synonyms:
subject · participant · case · client · patient
VERB
freely offer to do something:
"he volunteered for the job" ·
Perfect! Can’t say it better.
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I consider volunteering to be quite rewarding, I plan to start soon.
I have volunteered in so many things, I can't even begin to list them all. Usually they are interesting and you can usually learn a lot and certainly meet new people.
I haven't done so in a long time, because I was pretty faithful, both in donating blood myself and checking other people in to donate during blood drives, but finally became so dismayed by the sloppy way the workers were running things, I gave up. However, I'm thinking of trying some new stuff.
If you've volunteered and enjoyed it, can you share some of your ventures with those of us willing to jump in the pool again, please? Much appreciated! :angel11:
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I haven't done any actual volunteering but I've been doing the walk for the cure for the American Heart Association for a few years and I plan to add a diabetes and altheimezers walk this yar.
I have volunteered in so many things, I can't even begin to list them all. Usually they are interesting and you can usually learn a lot and certainly meet new people.
I haven't done so in a long time, because I was pretty faithful, both in donating blood myself and checking other people in to donate during blood drives, but finally became so dismayed by the sloppy way the workers were running things, I gave up. However, I'm thinking of trying some new stuff.
If you've volunteered and enjoyed it, can you share some of your ventures with those of us willing to jump in the pool again, please? Much appreciated! :angel11:
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Nancy,a little leaven ferments the whole batch.You see it in all aspects of life.A few bad apples spoil it for the rest.We see that especially with the police today.
Im a security guard in a private gated community and from time to time people wanna come in cos they are lost or just wanna be nosy.I dont come across as a drill sgt.I remind them nicely its private.
My whole point with you was explaining nicely the bad experience you had with other workers instead of an ultimatum.
Righteous anger is OK if needed.
Remember Jesus had it when they turned his fathers temple into a flea market.Many instances in bible where God used righteous anger.
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Old topic, but worth bringing back to the forefront.
I am always looking for volunteers to help with a ministry connected to Catholic Charities I am involved in which provides furniture to families and individuals in need. It mostly requires able-bodied men (or women) who are retired or not working the typical 9-5 job as most of the need is during weekdays during 9-5 hours to pick up and deliver heavy furniture. We also have a very extensive background check process and require all volunteers to take part in an online program related to recognizing, reporting, and prohibiting any inappropriate child or mentally impaired adult safety issues. (I'm not expecting to get any help posting in here as it would also require you to be living in or near Sandusky, Ohio - but I am just saying as a 'fer-instance').
There are so many charities and organizations out there in EVERY community who really need the assistance of cheerful willing volunteers. If you have the time and energy to give freely of yourself, it can be a very rewarding experience!
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In the past I have volunteered at the Special Olympics. It was so much fun to see the smile on their faces when they played the different sports.