These days, most people won’t ‘waste’ their time doing anything that
won’t make them money. Volunteering has become less popular as everyone
is searching for jobs to make the big bucks in today’s economy. Robert
Pope believes that volunteering is the farthest thing from a waste of
time. Robert Pope of New London, CT served at a volunteer firefighter
and EMT before moving on to his current occupation. Here are some of the
reasons Robert Pope loves volunteering.
- There are always people who need help. You do not have to go far to find a family or person who is struggling in one-way or another. Volunteering to help them in any way can make a huge difference in their life. Don’t have money to help them financially? Don’t worry. Grab a lawnmower. Mow their lawn, give them clothes that don’t fit anymore, or even volunteer to drive them somewhere.
- The reward of it all. After you see the impact that your deed has made, no matter how large or small, it makes the whole effort worthwhile. People need help, and lending them that help can make their whole day, week, or even year, and that feeling is amazing.
- The Golden Rule. In today’s economy, you never know when you might be in need of help. Things can go awry fast, and you might be the one needing help, and someone might come to help you out the same way you helped out the family or person that you did. Help others while you can.
