I'm a Volunteer!

by Euphemism 11 Replies latest jw friends

  • Euphemism
    Euphemism

    Well there've been a couple of times since I left the Witnesses when I've looked into doing some volunteer work, once with the Public Library and once with the County Democratic Party. But neither one panned out.

    Today, however, I met with a board member of YFFN, the local gay-rights organization. They need some database work and possibly some other computer help; and I'm going to their office on Saturday to see what I can do.

    I also had my first Letter to the Editor published on Sunday... it was opposing a proposed amendement to the state constitution to ban gay marriage.

    I've been wanting to do volunteer work for some time, and I've also been wanting to be involved in political advocacy in some way. It's great to be able to combine those two!

  • Phantom Stranger
    Phantom Stranger

    Congratulations!

    Careful, or they'll double your pay and want twice the work.

    PS of the "directing his own step" class.

  • DevonMcBride
    DevonMcBride

    Good for you! You will achieve much self-satisfaction. I volunteer with the local chapter of The Golden Retriever Rescue.

    Devon

  • Winston Smith :>D
    Winston Smith :>D

    Good for you Euph

  • kat2u
    kat2u

    I volunteer at a nursing home on saturdays.Take my dog in and she visits with people. Its alot of fun The dog and I both love it! And they call it therapy.

    Kat

  • franklin J
    franklin J

    keep up the good work!

  • blondie
    blondie

    I volunteer in an English Second Language (ESL) program. It is a way to see there is more to life than the WTS and to put your time to good use for once.

    Blondie

  • Sassy
    Sassy

    Good for you Euph! I have no time for extra work.. sometimes i think it would be fun to volunteer for something though..

  • Billygoat
    Billygoat

    Devon,

    So is my mother-in-law here in Dallas. She loves it! Has a foster every few years she ends up keeping. LOL! One of her goldens is also certified as a therapy dog for the local Alzheimer's unit.

    Andi

  • Big Tex
    Big Tex

    Good for you Euph!

    Isn't it great to be able to follow your conscience and help out where you feel the need? It feels so liberating and so ... good just to be able to help out in a little way.

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