Gas is so high and I am on a fixed income SSDI. I want to volunteer in the area to help children and seniors but worry about the expense. You should not have to be rich to volunteer, am Right? How can I subsidize my income?
Any Ideas?
2006-07-04 09:51:44 · 5 answers · asked by divaterry1 3 in Social Science ➔ Economics
Many churches will accept your offers of volunteer support. Check with their outreach committee. Our church many times will meet at the church and carpool to a shelter to feed homeless people.
Many service organizations may do the same.
Take a page out of their book: Many will raise funds selling cookies or car washes. You can Crochet or Knit and sell the goods to subsidize your fuel costs. You can set up a knitting circle with friends and have a craft sale.
One of the ministries at our church is the shawl ministry. People crochet or knit shawls to give to people with debilitating or terminal illnesses. The shawls are given to help them comfort themselves in their difficult time.
Thank you for having the desire to give back to your community. I think you can find a way to fulfill your desire to help. Go Get 'em!
2006-07-04 09:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by Ken C. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know what? I am in the same situation as you are, and am living proof that you do not have to be rich to be a volunteer. (I am actually a dialysis patient on a very fixed income.) I have been an active volunteer with the Houston Museum of Natural Science for almost two years now, and though I am far from rich, I have been able to get around and manage my time as well as my money.
One thing that you may consider is using the public transportation system where you live. (Luckily, the monorail system in my hometown stretches from my home into the museum district, so it's an easy travel both to and from the museum.) Once you choose an organization, you may want to make a few friends and see if you could organize a small carpool for you and your fellow volunteers. The good thing about volunteering is that 1) if you use you money wisely, it won't cost you much to keep up with your volunteer commitments, 2) most organizations only ask for you to commit a few hours of your time a week, and 3) most organizations offer incentives to their volunteers, so there is always something to look forward to (other than working with many wonderful people, that is).
Good luck!
2006-07-04 19:36:35 · answer #2 · answered by monogamyisgolden 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time and willingness are the crucial aspects of being a volenteer. If you are willing organizations will find a way to get you to a place where you can help them.
Try volenteer match and talk to places like the Salvation army, YMWCA and local school system. They will likely have many opporotunities and ways to get to them as well.
2006-07-05 06:06:36 · answer #3 · answered by draciron 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join Freecycle & ask for the supplies you need to do the volunteer work. Like, you could ask for a sewing machine & material, if you are sewing quilts for a charity. (I do this.)
2006-07-05 22:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need to volunteer to help those people- become a carer or teacher and you will be paid for it.
2006-07-04 16:57:21 · answer #5 · answered by Tommy G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋