If you were going to volunteer your time to an organization, what type of cause(s) would you support?
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If you were going to volunteer your time to an organization, what type of cause(s) would you support?
We used to volunteer A LOT of our time to the Colorado Saint Bernard Rescue. We have two Saints, and we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE animals. Without going into the whole thing, after a few years of volunteering with this organization, things went very sour and turned very ugly, so we stopped donating our time and money. But our hearts will always go out to animals and their causes.
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Do you currently volunteer anywhere for another cause?
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Not at the moment. I am busy with being a swim coach and an H2O instructor.
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Coaching can take up a lot of time.
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It does, but it is also so rewarding (for the most part). We actually have a big meet on Sunday. Wish us luck.
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Probably something having to do with improving mental health care.
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Like at a hospital?
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Maybe, but more likely a community group, like NAMI or a peer support group.
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I did for a few years, before I relocated it was with the Enham Trust which is set up for people with severe issues, mainly Cerebral Palsy it was great, so I would want to do that again 😀
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That sounds like a great cause to get involved. I imagine there aren’t many hands going up to offer help for people with severe issues.
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Any homeless program
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I struggle with the homeless issue on a personal level. I find myself torn on how I feel because my own interactions with the homeless show that the reasons for homelessness run a huge range. Some have mental health issues, some are truly just down on their luck, some choose to be homeless, some have addiction problems, etc. I find the entire situation to be quite overwhelming.
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I have recently volunteered to help the child advocacy center in my area and I am going next month to help an organization that works with victims of human trafficking in Cambodia. I always encourage people to help out when and where they can for organizations and causes they feel passionate about.
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In the U.S. we have a bunch of people volunteer during Christmas then organizations cannot find volunteers for the remainder of the year. I’m currently trying to find a new cause for 2019 so I thought this question might bring up some new ideas. Good for you for getting involved!
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I volunteered at the VA hospital until my bus pass was revoked. The government seems to think I can wheel myself miles to it and back. Where’s Ironman when you need him?
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Right?! What is the most rewarding volunteering you’ve ever done? I’m looking for a new cause which is why I ask.
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Anything I find within my possibilities
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I’m not sure I understand.
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I mean like anything I can volunteer for. I mean I am a student so it’s natural I can’t give big financial support. Anything within my reach and possibilities is good.
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We volunteer with Meals on Wheels and with Mental Health Resources.
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What does Mental Health Resources involve?
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I spend a lot of time talking to law makers and begging for money. I talk a lot. Getting the homeless the help they need and pairing them with other services available to them.
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That is interesting. How did you get involved with law makers?
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PAC
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We give our time to various causes. A local homeless shelter, participate in walks for breast cancer and autism awareness, and we we financially support autism speaks, NPR, cancer society, and habitat for humanity.
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I am trying to find a new organization to donate my time for 2019.
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I forgot to mention volunteering and donating to our humane society as well. Our boys do a summer camp with them too. That’s always a good one to help.
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Human rights organizations. Help for homeless people, help at food banks and shelters.
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I still find your organization to be the most interesting I’ve seen.
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Oh! Many of the others I saw I comments were worthwhile. I am already involved with Amnesry International and the others are places where I think I could be actively involved.
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Debt and mental health. I would love to do volunteer for animals, but I am not sure I would be able to keep my temper, same with certain children’s charities
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Debt and mental health. Is this organization 1 or 2 different causes?
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Its 2 different causes, but often go hand in hand with each other
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I’ve volunteered at nursing homes. I would go and read to them, help them with little things around their room, companionship. I’ve also worked with young women who want to go into journalism and are the first ones in their families to go to college. Cancer patient places are always looking for volunteers too like Ronald McDonald House, Candlelighters, etc. I’m not sure what they have in your area. Hospitals also look for volunteers.
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I’m thinking along the lines of the nursing home. I don’t know if I could do the cancer patients.
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I understand. Right now in my day job I work with the elderly. I enjoy it a lot. I feel like I’m helping someone in need. Beware, you do get attached. Lol.
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I can see that happening. My parents volunteer at a home and they lose people e dry week it seems.
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Aww 😦 They told us that in training.
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