Voluntary workers?

Question

anyone on here volunteer with a charity

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which one? and what experiences have you had? any thoughts on voluntary work?

Answer 1

As a retired senior rail manager I do health & safety checks for a local community transport service that provides carriage for people unable to use, or being without, suitable public transport.

I am also a governor on two local schools.

Thoughts?  Makes retirement enjoyable as you meet interesting people and get the personal satisfaction you are still part of the active community and are a valued part of it.

It also keeps your mind active and keeps you young and in touch with the world.

Answer 2

I have and do volunteer for several charities (apart from my paid job) but always in a trustee or development role. Volunteering is not always about direct service delivery - there is room for people with management, finance, fundraising, HR and other specialist skills 'behind the scenes'.

Answer 3

I volunteer as a counsellor for a mental health charity in the UK. I find it a very rewarding experience (I am a trained and qualified counsellor already) and I feel that I am doing some good in helping people who may not be able to afford to have private counselling. My clients amaze me with their determination and their honesty. I admire every single one of them.

Answer 4

I work voluntarily for Oxfam, the job is quite rewarding and the people really nice. Not all the managers appreciate the fact you sort out peoples junk and i help to iron the clothes before they go out on sale. Its a nice thing to put on your CV. I helped out full time before i got a job, now i help out the 2 days im off from my full time job!

Answer 5

I have been with Red Cross since August of 1992.  I have taveld to many disster affected areas including hurricane Andrew, 9/11. Huirricanes Rita, Katrina nd Wilma, I have been to Alabama for the tornado that struck the school, many of the nationally recognized disasters as well as the local fires that occur dailey here in SC.  I have participated in supporting the police and firemen in our area when there is a major search and rescue mission.  I love it, I am in disaster services, I hve met wonderful people.  I have been cross tained in many areas, I prefer Client Services but I have also done sheltering, mass feeding and other types of activities and community events.  What ever you enjoy doing, there is an opportunity at Red Cross

Answer 6

the elderly, veterans, children, teenagers....you can choose any demographic.  if that doesn't work for you try personal interests like volunteering at public libraries, goodwill/thrift stores, soup kitchens (what i do), daycare centers, etc...

good luck and good for you!