Twidddling your thumbs on meeting nights? Volunteer!

by jgnat 11 Replies latest social entertainment

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  jgnat

  The latest issue of "Real Simple" magazine presents a lovely list of ways we can give back to our community. How's this for a quote,

  "In faith and hope the world disagree, But all mankind's concern is charity." - Alexander Pope, "Essay on Man."

  It immediately struck me that the universal concept of "charity" is barely given lip service by the WTBTS. Here's a list of volunteer websites listed in the article:

  • www.idealist.org
  • www.volunteersolutions.org
  • www.volunteermatch.org
  • www.handsonetwork.org

  Have you taken up any volunteer activity since leaving the society? How do you feel after a few hours of volunteering?

  Anything else you have taken up on meeting nights?
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  cyd0099

  I'm involved with the local non-profit film association. sat on the board for two years and now I'm working our outdoor cinema program and school outreach.
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  ferret

  I'm involved in non-profit housing and Women's Place a home for abused women.
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  Stephanus

  When I first saw the thread title, I thought you were looking for volunteers to go to meetings and twiddle their funds to piss the elders off. My bad!
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  jgnat

  Well, aside from Stephanus's dirty mind, what creative alternatives! It sounds like you found something that suits your personality and your passions.

  Let me guess; it is a lot more fulfilling, too?
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  cyd0099

  It's nice to do something and see tangible results. We are planning to start renovations for a larger two-screen theater later this year and of course providing something that people actually want, a good evening's entertainment.
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  misspeaches

  I've been involved in youth related stuff since my departure from the dubs. Considering my own was so horrible I want to help other kids have a great one! LOL

  Currently we have an event coming up called Beauties and Bogans with live music etc. Its gives teens somewhere to hang out, a bit of fun with dressing up that sort of thing. http://www.beautiesandbogans.eternaldebut.com/

  I have been asked to be the Creative Director for this event. Which means getting a team together to help create all the banners and signs and decoration of the hall.
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  jgnat

  Sounds fun, misspeaches, and another great fit.

  Ummmm, I'm going to reveal my age. What's a bogan?
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  ballistic

  I can't say I've done anything like this but the google adds were interesting.
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  jgnat

  Well looky there. At least it beats the "Date a Millionaire" or "Psychic Reading" ads.