Volunteer Work

Started by Van Hohenheim2 pages
Van Hohenheim Senior Member

Originally posted by NewGuy01
It's the same as charity on principle, just giving away time instead of money.

That doesn't explain the principle. Say, volunteers-volunteer to pick up trash from a highway, they spend several days picking it up. The next day people litter the same area. Sure you fixed a temporary problem, but the long time problem is still there.
Given the futile nature of volunteer work , what compels people to do it?

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For almost two years (early 2013 to late 2014) I volunteered at a charity organisation that helps provide people with a range of disabilities, primarily developmental ones, opportunities to do work in the local community. The specific part that I volunteered at was a garden centre/horticultural and landscaping business – essentially I just provided support to anyone that needed it but also generally mucked in with everyone else. I did this every Tuesday morning from 9am - 2pm, as I had work at 5pm on those days. Really rewarding work, and I met some really great and funny people. I'd like to do more one day, probably in a similar environment.

~Mel1974~ 30 Seconds To Mars fan!

I volunteer for Age Uk. Love my job, we are like one big family and are always laughing. 🙂