Society & Culture

volunteer work

Society & Culture

Posted by: Hilary

20th Feb 2012 01:37am

I am interested in learning about what volunteer work people do, how they got started in it, what it involves and what they like about it or not like about it?

woodie
  • 16th Mar 2012 09:10pm

I have Volunteered in a lot of places over the years including Rural Fire Brigade and was Coordinator for Meals on Wheels. I found the only problem was other Volunteers putting their need before power before the importance of the job. I have also worked doing Adult Literacy Tutoring and for small Government Agencies. The most rewarding work was when I worked for a Cat Rescue place as the Cats and people were appreciative of the work done. There are many good places to Volunteer but depends on coworkers if it will be enjoyable or not. Often there are Volunteers needed for Public Functions and have heard that that is a very fun and rewarding job to do. My experiences weren't good due to the places I worked at but the people I helped appreciated it and that's the main thing. Many people though have good experiences and enjoy the work.


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