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Yes, volunteer tutoring for inner city children in an after-school program, then served on their Board, did grant writing and fund raising for them. Also, an adult literacy program. Also tutored dyslexic children. Served on a race-unity task force. Conducted fund raising for several charitable organizations. I've kept very busy over the years and wouldn't have it any other way. You are a sensation yourself, RW!!!
yes for premature babies, diabeties, and Breast cancer, I did a couple of walks, served food/snacks to participants in the walk. I was with a group of people when I did it, it was a fun experience and you feel good knowing it's for a good cause. The walks are fun, long and it's a good excercise, but it's awsome. I attended this event at battery park, right around ground zero, where there were people running for this cause. This is when I was in high school. I believe it was mainly for to help support, and give fundings to rebuild in that area. We were like handing out fliers and stuff. I would do it again.
Yes, I have been a volunteer bush fire fighter since I was 16 years old . I have also worked as a volunteer missionary and youth group leader.
by DA BEN DAN yanggui zi on May 11th, 2011
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Yes, often
I help out some musical ensembles, prepare food with a church group for the urban homeless, and collect funds for the Heart Association.
Yes. Largely in food kitchens. A great time helping at the Minot, ND, Norsk Hostfest which wasn't a charity but they would not operate without the volunteers. In the Air Force it was highly incouraged for us to spend time volunteering.
Yes, most definitely I have. I volunteered at a local food pantry type place, ran by a nun. We collected food from those who donated it. I helped to stock and organize the shelves and helped to get it ready and hand it out to families/people in need.
Another time I volunteered at a school, helped kids to do work on computers... spent time with them in art classes. Various things. Whatever the teachers were in need of help with at the time.
A different time I did volunteer work at a school, spending time listening to kids who were struggling with their reading. Listened to them read, then helped them to take a short question test on what they read on a computer. It was very rewarding to watch them progress and to see them get excited by doing well.
All the volunteer jobs were rewarding really. It's nice to be able to help someone. In both big and small ways.
I did a lot when I was in high school. I'm currently thinking about the big brother program my city has.
Many a times..In my church during functions, also in my school and college.
Mostly through my church. One Sunday a month I assist with the youngest kids in Sunday School. The 3 and 4 year olds. On Wednsday evenings until classes let out for the summer I was teaching a 3rd grade faith formation class. Once in a while I do other things as well. A few years ago I volunteered with my daughter at our local nature and science museum.
Yes, my husband and I are doing it right now - with a twist - we are camping with full hook-ups without having to pay fees for BLM ( Bureau of Land Management) United States Department of the Interior. We did this two other times already.
Yes, I am a Volunteer Track Coach
by Little Miss Sunshine on May 10th, 2011
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Yes, and from a young age too. My late mum was heavily into running a children's charity and I can remember going round the village posting money envelopes through door (when you were allowed to do this) and then collecting them afterwards. I always helped out at charity events and have continued to do so throughout my life.
I have always assisted the local animal shelter and have raised countless young animals when orphaned. Now a days I tend to donate to charity as I find it difficult to find the time that I used to have. I do however do charity events 2-3 times a year as this is a flexible commitment i can stick to. I enjoy this as it pushes me further than I would usually go and it is all for a very good cause.
Yes ....Late at night in our "Bedroom".....It's mostly toe curling work.....but very rewarding.....hehe
I did several times during a Medical Mission.
Yes, I was a candy striper in high school and I was a "pink lady" after I turned 18. I worked on the mental ward for a little bit. They told me not to be afraid of those crazy people...yeah right! ha ha!
Yes, when I was younger I volunteered to work with small children and elderly shut-ins cleaning house for them, rubbing their feet, cooking and shopping, then when my son was around 10-15 years old I volunteered with him at a wildlife preserve tending to injured cougars, eagles, deer, raccons, ducks, pretty much any kind of animal that came there. I don't know who enjoyed it more, him or me!
yes.volunteer work for afgan orphan/street kids.kind of day care,give food,some help to medical care.it was short time but i see bottom of the world and it has changed my thinking style.
Yes, through various agencies, helping at food banks and food drives, donating blood, homeless shelters, raised and donated money, etc.
I give free computer lessons to the elderly under a local 'Computer Buddy' scheme.
I volunteered at a local hospital for a few years.. did some local red cross when I was younger.. and did a few other things for charities here and there. It does feel nice to give back :)
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by Stableboy on June 7th, 2007
I work as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused children... kids who have been taken into "the system". The purpose is to provide a stable friend, advocate, and mentor for the child while they are bounced around inside the system. A typical child may change homes and schools several times a year, and it becomes very stressful for them. The CASA spends time with the child on a regular basis, and makes recommendations to the court about the child's care.
http://www.nationalcasa.org
I also volunteer at my Zen center in various ways.
I've done other things in the past, but this is it for now.
by Jodie44 on August 12th, 2007
Yes. I volunteered at a Rape Crisis Center.
My mom volunteered once a week (all day) at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for twenty years.
by Marj on June 7th, 2007
I used to volunteer at planned parenthood i was there once a week teaching safe sex classes and such.
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on June 7th, 2007
I don't want to sound like a jerk here but in the state of Florida you have to do 40 hours a month of community service in order to get about $165.00 loaded onto your Electronic Benefit Transfer (food stamp) card.
I used to "volunteer" at a food pantry to get these benefits when I was down on my luck a few years ago.
by Namaste formerly future_health_educator on June 7th, 2007
I volunteer at Chris Evert Children's Hospital in Fort Lauderdale. I mostly play with the kids and do crafts.
by psych31mwo says call me Mark on June 7th, 2007
Yes--I've served food at a soup kitchen, cleaned up a town Vietnam memorial park, put up some siding for a Habitat for Humanity house project, and volunteered as a Big Brother. Oh, and I also helped sign in Red Cross volunteers for blood donations.
by DreAnna on June 7th, 2007
I do a couple days of week at the homeless shelters to get them through dinner hour and saturday and sunday breakfast ..I like to cook..the dishes..well that part kinda sucks..LOL
by Patti jo on April 14th, 2007
Yes - packing food boxes - and cooking in the Soup Kitchen
by mejinn on April 14th, 2007
Yes, at the humane society.
by words o wisdom on April 14th, 2007
yes all the time. I use to paint for our local swimming pool, clean up on rubbish days and often i work with the elderly. i also worked for open family youth services with troubled and drug addicted kids
by unknown on April 14th, 2007
Yes. I have done volunteer work with my church. I've done a lot of fun raising type of activities like working at a booth for our church fair. I also made food baskets and delivered them to needy families.
by Gonzo on April 14th, 2007
Yes, i wont even try to think about what exactly.. Ive done so much...
by Firebrand on October 20th, 2009
Yes I have helped out at a Hospice and a Drug centre.
by Mystical Dim on October 20th, 2009
volunteered to read with and help mentally disabled children read..
volunteered in summer camp with toddlers..
volunteered in the miami childrens museum..
volunteered at a stop hunger christmas bash..
volunteered at a gardening project..
currently colunteering at another gardening project..its awesome!
by pedal junky on October 20th, 2009
as an a/c service tech i have done quite a bit for habitat for humanity,like running duct work,setting and piping in equipment.
by Ed the Jetpacking Headbanger on October 20th, 2009
A river clean up.
Habitat for Humanity.
by RosieGHM Jetpacker on October 20th, 2009
I worked for a couple who owned 7 McDonald's Restaurants and were instrumental in getting the Loma Linda, California Ronald McDonald House built. There were many fundraisers and I got my sister and brother-in-law involved in some of them. It is a great cause and a wonderful charity.
by Dodgy Dog in a Sable COAT on October 20th, 2009
I am a volunteer dog obedience instructor.
by Lady Lavender on October 20th, 2009
I volunteer in a local nonprofit office answering phones and some data entry.
by rigby on October 20th, 2009
i used to be a Red Cross volunteer in Calif - it was fun - i worked in the library , proctology, and well baby at a military hospital.
by vincentcent on October 20th, 2009
I volunteered at soup kitchen/used clothing store and the Democratic Headquarters. I did both separately while between jobs looking for work.
by Shatzee coming back? on October 20th, 2009
I've done volunteer work at a local zoo and I also did volunteer work for theuraputic horsebacking for children and adults with disabilities. And soon, my dog will be taking classes to be trained as a therapy dog so we can give comfort at hospitals and nursing homes.
by trouble315 on October 20th, 2009
After never seeing a soccer game, my wife signs me up to be a referee. It was a volunteer league. There were no fund raisers and the only cost was for the uniform. If you signed up your child, you needed to volunteer. Boy, was I confused. Then, a year later I was the head ref.
by paulthom12345 on July 25th, 2009
Last year i got to spend 6 months teaching a small kid how to read, he was in year 4 and had a reading age of a year 1, after 6 months his reading age jumped up by three years. I was so proud of his achievements.
This year i spend an hour on a saturday taking medicines to people too old and frail to get the medicine for themselves. Its lovely getting to see the people each week, they all seem to enjoy getting their new medicine. :)
by shammers still slogging along on April 26th, 2008
Yes, I recorded textbooks for the blind and dyslexic.
by Challenger on November 12th, 2007
I've helped pick up trash around my local community, paint the childrens bus stops around our area and plant trees in the local community as well. It feels very rewarding to give back... :-)
by Firebrand on August 12th, 2007
Yes, I used to help out in a drug centre in Central London.
I do fund raising for Diabetes and Cancer Research and
I have been a volunteer for Childline for 3 years.
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Thank you very kindly, CL! I was just there when the wheel when round..and your accomplishments are just outstanding!
by I'm Just Along For The Ride on May 9th, 2011