I love volunteering. I look at it, as not work but a chance to help others. Even if it is watching someones child; helping someone to prepare for their wedding; taking food to a friend; or volunteering for an organization. I go in with a great attitude, and I get the most out of the day. I see people who volunteer who seem miserable and i often wonder, 'Why are they volunteering' If you agree to do something, make sure you do it for the right reasons and if you are not, then do not do it. No one wants to be around grumpy people, especially when they are volunteering their time away from their family. As well as no one likes for people not to show or be late when you know everyone is working in shifts and the first shift cannot leave until the 2nd shift gets there. It is rude and disrespectful. If you are the offender, you are saying that YOUR time is more important than the person who is waiting for you. That leaves a very bad taste in the mouths of others, especially if you plan on leaving at a certain time and cannot due to others inability to make it on time or show up at all. Puts everyone in a bad spot.
Even with the cons, I find volunteering so rewarding. I feel good about myself, I am able to help the community or others, I meet people I never would meet otherwise, I have made some amazing friends who have the same interests as me through volunteering, I swear it feeds my soul and makes me a better more giving person. Overall I would encourage anyone to volunteer. A day of volunteering for me, can make the entire day a good one!.
Get out there and do something for your community, and yourself!
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