Saturday, December 14, 2013
Profile of a Volunteer
One of the most well known volunteer agencies in my area is AmeriCorp. Larry Webster works with AmeriCorp and volunteers in the community to assist different organizations. One of his strengths is that he brings in resources from other agencies to help local community programs. Larry also works to get others to work as volunteers. Based on my assessment of Mr. Webster, I have learned that volunteers must be willing to donate their time and resources to assist an organization or program that they believe in. Volunteers must also be willing to work hard and dedicate a portion of their time to the community. I have volunteered to work with churches and nonprofit organizations in the community. My experiences have helped me to understand the power of giving back and the benefit of volunteer workers.
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The roles of volunteers are so crucial for helping to change the lives of people in the community. One of the difficult tasks many organizations have involve getting people to volunteer. When any one decides to be a volunteer it takes commitment and an understanding that people are relying on them for support. Volunteering does take up your time but rewards are wonderful. Most people who continue to volunteer see the end result of their hard work. The end result is they are helping people to resources that will perhaps change an individual life.
ReplyDeleteVolunteering does teach us the importance of giving time and care but I think if children were able to volunteer outside the classroom just by preparing grocery bags at school from canned food drive for families and recycling at school would also teach them about the roles adults take on for the community, Sometimes the physical involvement has impact on kids to do their part as young adults one day.
ReplyDeleteBeing passionate about the volunteer work we do is imperative. If you are not dedicated and passionate about what you are working for, then you will not be effective. There are so many opportunities for advocating and volunteering, we must choose those that we are most passionate about and give all that we can to the cause.
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