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Title: Do you volunteer?
Post by: pkrahmer on March 30, 2011, 03:49:13 am: I know time is at a premium for most- how many of volunteer and where? I have been volunteering at a local thrift shop for years The shop supports the local high school scholarship fund. Last year we raised $52,000 in scholarships.
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Post by: Normandie on March 31, 2011, 11:54:44 am: i volunteer at the library.
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Post by: swkstudent on March 31, 2011, 01:51:09 pm: Yes I volunteer at soup kitchens/food pantries a lot.
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Post by: dreamyxo on March 31, 2011, 10:12:38 pm: I have in the past and want to start again. I used to volunteer at a soup kitchen when I lived in NYC a few years ago. I just went on volunteer match.com last week to see what I could do. A lot of the places in the city is farther than I want to travel. I found two things closer to where I live but it doesn't work with my schedule too well because I don't usually have off weekends.
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Post by: Oryon20 on March 31, 2011, 10:20:33 pm: I used to volunteer a LOT when I was younger. All through high school I volunteered at the hospital every Sunday during the school year, and twice a week during the summers. I enjoyed it immensely. I think everyone should volunteer at some point in their life. There's fewer greater feelings than helping.
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Post by: superteacher on March 31, 2011, 10:26:32 pm: I used to volunteer in the orphanage in my city and we did a lot of cleaning and feeding babies there. After I moved to the US I only volunteered in Scholarshop raising tuitions for students in need. I think all volunteering jobs very meaningful and inspiring.
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Post by: mulameech on March 31, 2011, 10:30:12 pm: i dont volumteer currently but i used to at day care center in long beach ca.....volunteer work is great for ur resume and its a way to give back to the community....i would recommend volunteer work to any young person tryna get there work experience up.
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Post by: Kiki1992 on March 31, 2011, 10:38:52 pm: I am not a volunteer but it doesn't mean that I do not want to help; I guess nervous because I want to get things right if I should volunteer, which leads me to feeling worthless when I can't get it done.
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Post by: GenghisKhan44 on April 01, 2011, 12:20:38 am: I am currently helping my parish with their Friday fish fries through Lent. Every Thursday and Friday (it takes preparation on Thursday afternoons to get ready for Friday nights). It's my first year doing it, and I love it. I've met many great people in the parish, I get free food and drink, and my church and its school benefits from the money we help make.

And since I can't get a job right now (for some odd reason, no one will take me), I think I'll look for more volunteer opportunities. I think I'd enjoy helping the Church more. :D
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Post by: pkrahmer on April 01, 2011, 04:32:27 am: I knew there lots of great people who like to give back to their community.
I have more information on how people can help charities in there local area. I don't think I can post it here. I 'm on facebook my fb email is my name pennykrahmer at gmail I'll be glad to give you the information.
In what ever way you give back to your community Keep it up and Thanks it really does make a difference! :wave:
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Post by: Huwee on April 01, 2011, 12:57:27 pm: I don't volunteer because I don't get paid.Money makes the world go round...you all know.Not saying anything is wrong with some volunteer work,it's just not for me.
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Post by: plac13 on April 01, 2011, 02:28:00 pm: i try to here and there
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Post by: ktheodos on April 01, 2011, 05:18:34 pm: yes...wherever I can...
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Post by: sgluckadoo on April 01, 2011, 05:57:55 pm: Not really my time. I make donations though.
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Post by: robin1128 on April 01, 2011, 07:43:45 pm: No but I though about it a few months ago until I had my 2 youngest grandchildren live with us.
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Post by: makedoughonline on April 01, 2011, 10:26:54 pm: I usually don't volunteer in any physical work, but I always contribute financially.
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Post by: thetop31 on April 01, 2011, 10:41:39 pm: I never been, cos of time is not permited. I will try, but I applied before, No answer.
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Post by: jaymz462 on April 02, 2011, 10:36:36 am: I just signed up today to volunteer at a local animal shelter. I've already got a busy schedule, but I'll make time for this!
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Post by: tommygun2 on April 02, 2011, 11:11:21 am: Yes I do. Not as much as I would like to.
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Post by: vicogden on April 02, 2011, 11:40:13 am: That's excellent that you raised $52K for scholarships. My hat is off to you. (Original Post). I don't volunteer much anymore. I did a lot of volunteering while I was in the military for 27 years, but have been pretty inactive since I retired. I do plan on getting back into it however. I miss it.
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Post by: Elizabethar on April 02, 2011, 02:37:13 pm: No I hate not getting paid.
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Post by: ancmetro on April 02, 2011, 03:03:48 pm: The government tefuses to give me my full food stamp allowance...so I volunteer at the local food bank every other week and get my food for free.
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Post by: GenghisKhan44 on April 02, 2011, 03:52:44 pm: ANC, that's smart.

A good volunteer job pays you in food and drink IMHO. ^.^

Better ones pay you free room and board.

The best give one a new lease on life. (think missionary work, or the Peace Corps)
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Post by: mrisha on April 02, 2011, 04:05:18 pm: I have volunteered in the past, but not now. Trying to get my business up and providing me with an income.
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Post by: kangagirl1321 on April 02, 2011, 06:40:50 pm: i used to volunteer when i was high school for the animal control. taking the dogs outside and trying to train them.
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Post by: sweetmermaid on April 02, 2011, 11:49:18 pm: I do sometimes.
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Post by: larneson on April 03, 2011, 06:07:07 pm: I volunteer in my daughter's classroom about 10 hours a week and love every minute of watching her grow in Kindergarten.
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Post by: gaylasue on April 04, 2011, 07:19:16 am: Whenever and wherever I can. The Lord blesses me so I am commissioned to spread the blessings.
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Post by: diala84 on April 04, 2011, 08:18:04 am: I used to volunteer at a low income health clinic in the office. I really enjoyed it but it is located on the other side of town and I have less time than I did back then. Maybe one day I will volunteer there again.
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Post by: sandersdebt on April 04, 2011, 09:51:45 am: I volunteer when and where I can. I believe that those who can, should help those who can't. Whether that is human, animal, or plant it makes no difference. I was recently having a conversation with a member of an organization (Fraternal Order of Eagles) and we were talking about all we could accomplish is each member gave just 2 hours a month to help. It does not have to be large amounts of time or money. If everyone who could, would give a small amount of time or money there would be a lot less need for government "help".

Bye the way if you want to know about the Eagles you can go to their website foe.com or contact me at sanderskm52 at yahoo.com.
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Post by: mzbrowneyez22 on April 04, 2011, 01:54:54 pm: i really wish i can volunteer. but its hard with no transportation and when i do have my daughter.
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Post by: melissx9 on April 04, 2011, 04:14:12 pm: yes for my church, and nursing homes
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Post by: dreamyxo on April 04, 2011, 04:33:28 pm: Quote
No I hate not getting paid.

It's not about money it's about helping others and doing good for people other than yourself.
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Post by: candyterrius on April 04, 2011, 09:05:40 pm: I have volunteered at the library. I no longer have time to do so now that my time is booked with more important things to do. Whenever I have an open free day, I will no doubt volunteer again.
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Post by: nickit on April 05, 2011, 09:50:57 am: No
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Post by: bud1 on April 05, 2011, 10:18:43 am: I help with the local food pantry and meals on wheels. It fells great to help others. We all need help every now and then :wave:
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Post by: bigfoot951 on April 05, 2011, 03:38:39 pm: Nothing against the concept but money is tough enough with the way the economy is. That's probably why we are all on here. I don't have enough time to give away time for free.