Volunteers

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

We had our community food drive for the food bank yesterday. We had 15 volunteers to help us and I have to say - they were the best ever. Everyone worked hard for 2 hours picking up and packing large boxes of food , packing the volunteers trucks for transport to the food bank and then once there unpacking them into the food bank. All volunteers were senior citizens, all respected each other , we shared ideas how it may be done better,withpout anyone being aggressive or bossy.There was a lot of humor (did you ever notice when there are men involved there is always a loty of humor) I so love most of our neighbors here and I just love the way they pull together for whatever the project to be done may be. I also notice that whenever there is any volunteer project - it is always the same core group who show up, and I am glad to call those people my friends. As my DH says - some people are givers , some are takers and some just don't give a darn.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

To paraphrase Chris Christy when he was the Florida governor during the Gulf oil spill . he was asked where he would get the laborers he needed to clean up the beaches if needed and he said I have the best volunteers base in the world here in Florida - I have senior citizens.

Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

Volunteers are great and an asset to the communities they serve.

btw, I think you meant Charlie Crist who was governor during the spill.

Brittany-QVC · ‎06-14-2015

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151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@Lila Belle wrote:
Volunteers are great and an asset to the communities they serve.

btw, I think you meant Charlie Crist who was governor during the spill.

Sorry , yes, you are absolutely correct . Duh to me.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

I have a Jewish friend who is ringing the bell for the Salvation Army today.She is a wonderful person and always volunteers her time to anyone that needs it.Many times when I go to my favourite coffee stand she has been before me and my coffee is paid for.I can't say enough about how kind she is and never judging...I want to be like her...another beautiful senior citizen that pitches in without reservation.

161949...you and your husband are to be admired also.Where would we be without all of the people like yourselves who are willing to give their time to help others.Thanks for your community spirit and Happy Holidays and best of health to you both.

Puzzle Piece · ‎06-29-2010

Yes, your observations are good. Some help, some take, some don't care. From some places I've assisted with, most are takers along with those that don't care.

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151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@dex wrote:
I have a Jewish friend who is ringing the bell for the Salvation Army today.She is a wonderful person and always volunteers her time to anyone that needs it.Many times when I go to my favourite coffee stand she has been before me and my coffee is paid for.I can't say enough about how kind she is and never judging...I want to be like her...another beautiful senior citizen that pitches in without reservation.
161949...you and your husband are to be admired also.Where would we be without all of the people like yourselves who are willing to give their time to help others.Thanks for your community spirit and Happy Holidays and best of health to you both.

Thank you.

151949 · ‎03-09-2010

@Puzzle Piece wrote:
Yes, your observations are good. Some help, some take, some don't care. From some places I've assisted with, most are takers along with those that don't care.

You know, though. yesterday with only about half the people here in our small community, because they go up north for the holidays, we still totally filled 2 pick up trucks with donated food, from the approximately 70 homes where there was someone home to give. Those who did donate gave a lot. Some homes had a large garbage bag full of food out for pickup. Some people who weren't going to be here left me checks or cash. Everyone was very generous.