My company has different meetings about different topics. Any misinformation is the fault of the notetaker. Presenter is Chris Walchuk

 

• When people have a sense of purpose beyond themselves they are happier.
• A volunteer gives time, effort, money or to a need or cause without profiting.
• You might volunteer for a continuous event or a one time event.
• 02 billion was given to charitable causes in 2017. Most of it is from individuals. It is a 3.0 % from 2016
• People can learn something new by volunteering such as building a house.

Where to volunteer?

• What are you looking for
• What are you most important values?
• How much time do you have to allocate?
• What is important for you to accomplish?
• How many organizations do you want to be part of?
• What else do you need to consider?
• Do you like working with people who are in the background?
• Do you like working with kids?
• Do you like to work as an individual or a team?
• Do you want to do it in person or remotely?
• You see a positive change through your efforts.

 

For us volunteering

• Learn new skills

Habitat for humanity learns to build a house.

Pushes us to try something new

Gets us to try our ‘dream’ jobs.

Helps you pursue a hobby.

• Meet new people.

It can be hard to make friends as an adult. You already have something in common.

Bring communities together. One person did a dog parade during covid.

Bring out the best in people. It is a nice atmosphere.

Change to have fun together.

Realize how small the world is.

• Grow as an adult.

It is a chance to continue our education.

Realize facts about our communities and worlds we never knew.

Push our limits.

Keep our brain healthy.

• Feel needed.

What does feeling needed feel like to you? You feel better of yourself.

Why is it important?

What is more important than to be really needed?

Talke about a time when you filled a void.

• Increase our self-esteem.
• Help fight the ‘blues>
• Our communities and worlds need help.

Financial times are tough.

Government cutbacks.

Weather related incidents.

Our world has gotten smaller.

Ignorance is not bliss.

• Great for families and seniors

We need everyone to help

Bonding activities

Connect with our entire family.

Activities are for everyone.

Opportunities for allergies.

Volunteers can help singles not feel lonely.

Teach kids moral values by example. (mg)

Help with thanksgiving meal for homeless center/

 

• Quotes:
• I don’t know what your destiny will be, bu one thing I know: the only one among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve albert Schweitzer
• Volunteers are the only humans beings on the face of the earth who reflect this ntions’ compassion, unselfish caring, patientce, andjust plain love for one another.
• I always wonder why somebody didn’t do something about that then I realize I was that somebody.
• Resources:

Volunteer optins>

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Hope for warriors

Ronald McDonald house

Habitat for Humanity

United way organization

Various cancer organization

Walk and run activities.

Trick or treat for old folks home.

Be a coach or a team parent.

Faith communities always have projects.

Crisis volunteering.

Clean up project.

Working with an animal shelter

Hospitals are looking for volunteers.

Libraries.

Food pantry

Nursing homes or senior centers are always looking for help.

Help with a special needs’ organization.

Volunteer at local museum

Schools need help.

Mission of mercy.

Is there a neighbor you can help?

Schools encourage their kids to volunteer.

• Endless possibilities.