Would you volunteer for a charitable organastion...If you do why do you, and if you don't why don't you

Question

I have been volunteering for over 8 years and I love it I have made the greatest of friends, I've been to Nigeria with the charity and I am going to Uganda next year, Just wanted to know other people thoughts on the issue...People always ask me why I volunteer so I am asking you!

Answer 1

I volunteer as much as I can. Last summer I volunteered in a Romanian orphanage. I wish I could volunteer more, but I have to work and volunteer work is often expensive and time consuming. I think that because I am privileged to be a citizen of a wealthy country, I have a responsibility in the world. However, I think it's important to help people who are asking for help and not impose my help on people or in ways that might not be welcome. Volunteering abroad, I met a lot of people who want to impose their values on the people they're trying to "help." I just think it's important when you're volunteering in a foreign country to respect that there will be cultural differences, and sometimes things aren't better or worse, they're just different. Those are the kinds of things that don't need "help."

Answer 2

I used to volunteer for a local charity, but didn't feel I got much support or information about the charity, so decided to leave.

I actually work for another charity and we are always looking for volunteer helpers. Our charity wouldn't survive without the wonderful help we get from our volunteers, and I notice that younger people are now coming forward to help aswell which is great. I also do extra unpaid volunteering for the charity I work for at certain times. If you are wondering whether to volunteer or not - go for it !! I am sure my experience (see above) is just a one off.

Answer 3

Unfortunately there aren't as many volunteers as there should be. In my opinion a lot of volunteers are well-to-do people with very little worry in their lives but I may be wrong. There is a tremendous amount of social strife in the UK not to mention international terrorism so people don't think about volunteering these das.

Answer 4

i ve done some volunteer work and liked it. The main point -the money - was out. It was great! but... now i have 3 kids and it seems my volunteer job for a while.. long while

Answer 5

I would love to volunteer , however I am one of the unlucky ones who has to work full time to support my daughter. When I win the lottery I would so do full time charity work. Especially if it involved going overseas to poverty stricken areas. Would humble me!

Answer 6

I do love volunteering because it makes me happy. It makes me feel the most important person in the world because I can share myself to less fortunate ones (not just financially), I make them happy, I give them hope and I make them feel loved.

Answer 7

I volunteered. I volunteered to have sex with my now hubby of ten years and i got two kids out of it, and now I am a parent till they turn 18, so yes, i volunteer.

Answer 8

I would love to volunteer. However, I'm in schooll full time plus I work almost full time to support myself.

Answer 9

i work with addicts and alcoholics,and the people who the world dont want to see,homeless,old people.i love it! its not work its a pleasure.to see them and not judge.im in recovery(4 years clean 25 sept!!!!YES) i know what life is like with nothing or no one.i love these people.i have nothing but im the ritchest man i know. kev uk x x x

Answer 10

I do, my charity is not well known its a home charity caring for the families of fallen comrades, it could have been me.