Volunteering seems to be a growing field of interest for seniors and boomers these days. Many people find it to be more rewarding than paid work ever was. Do you do any volunteering ? Do you find it satisfying?
2007-12-24 21:42:45 · 14 answers · asked by Stella 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
.Yes, Stella 15+ years with American Red Cross in disaster services , both nationally and locally. I love it and would never give it up. I answered a fire call last night at 11 PM, a heater caught someones home on fire. I also belong to Retired Seniors Volunteer Program, MADD , Charleston Center for Women and PFLAG
2007-12-25 00:55:29 · answer #1 · answered by slk29406 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
A couple of years ago I was an Americorp volunteer with the ARC. Now, I jokingly say I'm doing volunteer work at the Assisted Living facility where I work as the pay is so low. We get paid every 2 weeks and I always say that the pay is not too bad except that we are required to do that "volunteer week" in between the "pay week."...lol
2007-12-24 22:24:29 · answer #2 · answered by yoga guy 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am a regular volunteer at a small community center where I teach computers to all ages, although most of those I work with are teenagers who can quite get over a 61 woman who knows more about computers than they think they do, they do not know nearly as much as they think they do.
I also help with the clothes closet and holiday celebrations. Whatever is needed at the center.
Hard to explain, but It is more rewarding than paid work.
2007-12-25 00:43:16 · answer #3 · answered by geniepiper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I've always enjoyed volunteering, you should give it a try. I've been volunteering at a local nursing home and a retirement home for several yrs now. I worked in the nursing home one summer in the kitchen and I have friends from church who are residents at both, so I can see the needs from each side. I visit many of the folks and help with meals, taking residents to their rooms, activities, parties, whatever is needed. It's very rewarding and I've gotten to know a great many of the residents, we have lovely chats.---Luvs
2007-12-25 03:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by luvspbr2 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
American Red Cross & I love it.
FYI- Seniors & other age groups have been volunteering for ARC for many many years as are other volunteer groups. All are great groups but the volunteers are becoming less instead of growing.
2007-12-25 00:45:44 · answer #5 · answered by dragon 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am still working 2 jobs but I plan on doing some volunteer work when I retire. Got to keep busy.
2007-12-25 01:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I volunteer at a local christian school. I find it satisfying and feel it's exactly where God wants me to be.
2007-12-25 11:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by Wrong number 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but I am going to check into it since I am all alone. I work with a guy whose wife manages a nursing home. He said it is sad how many elderly people have no one to ever visit them, because they have no children, or they have outlived their children, or their children live out of state. It would have to be rewarding to see a smile on someone's face plus rewarding for myself. That is one of my goals for 2008.
2007-12-24 22:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by Harley Lady 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes...I voluntarily help take care of 6 dogs, 5 cats,19 Duclair ducks. Two of the dogs were left behind by a neighbor controlled by drugs. O..I forgot..she left a cat too...that's 6 cats now!! And I guess if a cow wanders up....we'll adopt it too!! lol
2007-12-25 00:42:57 · answer #9 · answered by Deenie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm always one of the first in line to voluteer at the schools. It always puts a smile on my kids faces and I always come home so satisfied and in a great mood .
2007-12-25 11:11:26 · answer #10 · answered by Eileen B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋