Why do people do volunteer work? You don't get paid for what you do. What do you get in return?
These are some of the questions many people ask me as they feel that when people do volunteer work, they have to give up something in life, for example,
1. Money - We need to use gasoline to get to our volunteer work.
2. Time - Doing things for others or driving people around who do not have the means or resources.
3. Schedule - We need to accommodate volunteer work in our lives and sometimes it may affect our own schedule.
4. Freedom - We need to be committed to our volunteer work regularly and may not be able to take off at the spur of the moment
I have been involved with many charities and charitable events. Every time what I give out is much more than what I gain in return.
Friendship is a precious thing whose value cannot be measured by money. I am thrilled of the new wonderful friends we have made over the past three years from my involvement in community charitable activities.
Tonight, we were invited into Nora's home for a wonderful dinner. Freda and Peter, whom we have befriended from my volunteer work , were also invited as well.
Though the weather outside was freezing cold, but the atmosphere inside was warm and inviting. We shared the joy of our volunteer work, talked about the two Mongolian babies and families which we recently helped. There was such a warm feeling flowing through us.
Our volunteer friends and we share a common bond, God's love and a shared vision of helping people. It was wonderful!
The small amount of time and efforts we give helping others is nothing comparing to the joy and satisfaction we receive in return.
Thank you, God, for giving us health, resources and the opportunities of serving others, especially those in needs!
R.T.
At a Celebration Dinner
Markham, Ontario
These are some of the questions many people ask me as they feel that when people do volunteer work, they have to give up something in life, for example,
1. Money - We need to use gasoline to get to our volunteer work.
2. Time - Doing things for others or driving people around who do not have the means or resources.
3. Schedule - We need to accommodate volunteer work in our lives and sometimes it may affect our own schedule.
4. Freedom - We need to be committed to our volunteer work regularly and may not be able to take off at the spur of the moment
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| We were invited to a dinner by our volunteer friends. However, what many people who are not involved in volunteer work do not realize is that volunteers gain much back for what we give out. |
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| The dinner was hosted in our friend's home |
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| Our host were busy getting ready in the kitchen |
Tonight, we were invited into Nora's home for a wonderful dinner. Freda and Peter, whom we have befriended from my volunteer work , were also invited as well.
Though the weather outside was freezing cold, but the atmosphere inside was warm and inviting. We shared the joy of our volunteer work, talked about the two Mongolian babies and families which we recently helped. There was such a warm feeling flowing through us.
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| We share a strong bond with our volunteer friends. |
Our volunteer friends and we share a common bond, God's love and a shared vision of helping people. It was wonderful!
The small amount of time and efforts we give helping others is nothing comparing to the joy and satisfaction we receive in return.
Thank you, God, for giving us health, resources and the opportunities of serving others, especially those in needs!
R.T.
At a Celebration Dinner
Markham, Ontario
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