Volunteer Work.

[hawke86]

Does anyone do any volunteer work? I have two volunteer jobs. One of them is volunteering at a hospital and the other is helping at a mission home. Both of the volunteer jobs keep me busy.

[RobinN]

That's great Hawke.
Rebecca and I both volunteer. She likes to work at a Historical Museum and I like to make things for different organizations. Right now I knit squares that are made into blankets for the elderly. I also make baby blankets, and we both have made kitty toys for the humane society.

What do you do at the Hospital?

This is a very good topic Hawke. Thanks for thinking of it.

[hawke86]

I work on sending out appointment reminders for the veterans and help the veterans.

[RobinN]

That is a very honorable job to do. I am sure they are appreciative of the reminders. I know I am always happy to get a reminder.

[hawke86]

Thanks,Robin.

[Meetz1064]

But, I used to be a Girl Scout Leader, and Organizer for 7 years. WHEW!! That wore me out. I also still work with a Boy Scout troop on occasion. Not very often, though. I just don't have time between all of my jobs...... Mind you, I'm counting writing my books as a job, and mystery shopping, too......

[hawke86]

It's fun volunteering.

[stilldancing_98]

Oh my favorite. Volunteering. The Schools for 15 years. Lions. ECEAP spokesperson. Im dedicated to the kids.You guys are all heros for volunteering. Thank-you.

[hawke86]

Thanks.

[brain]

It's always good to volunteer. I volunteer
for the Epilepsy Foundation and for other
Organizations as well, including for CWE!

Keep up the good work in Volunteering Hawk,
it keeps you busy and occupied.

[CQ:)]

I volunteer 2 days a week for an organisation that takes people with disabilties on holidays & activites. On Tuesdays & Fridays I help out in their office doing the administration/reception work. I have also helped out with some of their activities like movie nights & camping.

I also go to a nursing home 2 mornings a week. On Thursdays I help out with doing exercises with some of the residents. On Saturday mornings I visit one of the residents where we play card games or do craft activities.

[BuckeyeFan]

I love to volunteer to help different organizations. As most of you know, I volunteered as an Emergency Medical Technician for 20 years (yes, one of those strange faces you see first coming out of a seizure).

I also volunteer on the City Planning Commission, YMCA board of directors, CPR trainer, many local festivals, and many other organizations. Once I get some other things straightened out, I would like to become a HOPE mentor in the future. Need to 'volunteer' around home first and get some work done there.

[alivenwell]

I am volunteering at a local horse riding therapeutic association. They help kids with various handicaps. One inspiring story I heard from the person running this association is how people in wheel chairs usually have to look up to other people on a daily basis.
But when they're riding a horse they actually look downward at others. It helps their self esteem. Animals of various types live there including several silly therapeutic dogs as well. It's a great refreshing environment outdoors from being cooped up in an office or my house too much. If I can't get there, I try to support them financially.

[xenome]

I donate blood to the Red Cross. I know its not technically work, but I dont get paid for it so one could say I volunteer my blood.

[epileric]

I donate blood to the Red Cross. I know its not technically work, but I dont get paid for it so one could say I volunteer my blood.

I"m surprised you're allowed to donate. I've always been refused because of the Tegretol I"m on.

[Crazy Monkey]

I used to do voluntary work to help a blind lady with her daily chores including caring for her guide dog.

[xenome]

I"m surprised you're allowed to donate. I've always been refused because of the Tegretol I"m on.

I take Keppra and Depakote and they said I can donate. Im surprised that they refused you. The list that they gave me of the meds that I cant take is really small.

[Meetz1064]

been allowed to donate............hmmmmm, this is strange.......

[xenome]

been allowed to donate............hmmmmm, this is strange.......

Did you try through the Red Cross? Here are the eligibility guildlines.

http://www.redcross.org/services/bio...0_557_,00.html

You should try again. It is rewarding.

[jazz'smum]

I did give blood but cant at the moment as i have had melonoma will do again when i can .
I do haircuts for people, arranged through Red Cross.
I volunteer for a group once a week with intellectual disabilities, we do crafts have outings etc.
Jacinta was a scout and did volunatry work through that, she's having a change for now.