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Tommyguns · 09-26-2007, 04:20 AM

I was just wondering if any of you belonging to this forum do any volunteer work for your church, community, etc. I think it would be interesting to see what kind of volunteer work is done by our members around this great country of ours. This is not to brag but maybe it will give us a better understanding of this forum community we live in... And maybe some of us (especially us "older dogs") are looking for something to volunteer at in order to 'give back' to our physical/spiritual communities....

I guess I have to start. I am retired. I volunteer as a 'lector' on Sundays at my church. For those of you who are non-Catholics, that means I read a passage from the Old and New Testaments during our service (Mass), in preparation for the celebration of the Eucharist.

I am presently enrolled in a ten week course (one day a week) in order to become a Hospice volunteer. My mother-in-law lived with us, was diagnosed with cancer last February, and passed away last June. Her wishes were to remain at home to the end - no tubes, no hospitals, no tests. She wanted to die surrounded by "people who love me". And she did. I loved her dearly. Hospice helped us towards the end (helped us keep her clean, comfortable and pain-free) and they were great. Hospice is not a particular place but a way of helping people LIVE their last weeks or months of life as fully as possible, right up to the end. If anyone is looking for something worthwhile to volunteer at, I suggest you give this a look-see.

Dhunter55 · 09-26-2007, 04:46 AM

I'm active in my American Legion Post. We're always doing something to raise money to fund our programs that benefit Veterans and youth in our community.

**oklawall** · 09-26-2007, 05:04 AM

American Red Cross- instructor
Church sunday school teacher for young adults
reserve police officer
local rodeo club member
youth football coach

StevePVB · 09-26-2007, 02:15 PM

Marine For Life
https://www.m4l.usmc.mil/

Work as a mentor with Marines transitioning back to civilian life.

FireDevil762 · 09-26-2007, 02:17 PM

Volunteer Fire Fighter

Retired Fire Chief - 28 years

Now I'm a Fire Commissioner.

PT Doc · 09-26-2007, 02:56 PM

I am active with my mens' group at church and am in the process of joining the medical detachment of the Georgia State Defense Force.

tenring · 09-26-2007, 02:59 PM

My wife and I both are involved in a ton of stuff at our church. From teaching, to music, cooking for large events, to assisting with web development. The church also keep a 2 mile section of the main road cleared of trash, and do several community volunteer programs with a variety of different things which we get involved with from time to time.

I was a volunteer EMT before I moved to MI and my license didn't transfer, so I don't do that now. plus my new job hours would make it tough to be available for call, and my current area is much more full and part time onsite guys. Back home it was all volunteers responding on pagers and I was on a crew with my dad.

It was funny this week, pastor saw a web page I am working on for the school and he hadn't heard about it (meaning no one had gotten approval to pay for it) and he asked if I was "making it a ministry" I laughed and said I wasn't keeping track of my hours if thats what he was asking...

Tommyguns · 09-26-2007, 03:07 PM

All this is encouraging. C'mon guys and gals, don't be shy.

cucamelsmd15 · 09-26-2007, 03:14 PM

I volunteer for the VA, although if the Board of Pharmacy has their way in NC, that will stop.

**Frenchy** · 09-26-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dhunter55

I'm active in my American Legion Post. We're always doing something to raise money to fund our programs that benefit Veterans and youth in our community.

I do the same thing for the VFW. Nineteen consecutive years with the "Buddy Poppy" campaign.

09-26-2007, 04:20 AM	#1
Tommyguns XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 134	Any Volunteers here? I was just wondering if any of you belonging to this forum do any volunteer work for your church, community, etc. I think it would be interesting to see what kind of volunteer work is done by our members around this great country of ours. This is not to brag but maybe it will give us a better understanding of this forum community we live in... And maybe some of us (especially us "older dogs") are looking for something to volunteer at in order to 'give back' to our physical/spiritual communities.... I guess I have to start. I am retired. I volunteer as a 'lector' on Sundays at my church. For those of you who are non-Catholics, that means I read a passage from the Old and New Testaments during our service (Mass), in preparation for the celebration of the Eucharist. I am presently enrolled in a ten week course (one day a week) in order to become a Hospice volunteer. My mother-in-law lived with us, was diagnosed with cancer last February, and passed away last June. Her wishes were to remain at home to the end - no tubes, no hospitals, no tests. She wanted to die surrounded by "people who love me". And she did. I loved her dearly. Hospice helped us towards the end (helped us keep her clean, comfortable and pain-free) and they were great. Hospice is not a particular place but a way of helping people LIVE their last weeks or months of life as fully as possible, right up to the end. If anyone is looking for something worthwhile to volunteer at, I suggest you give this a look-see.

09-26-2007, 04:46 AM	#2
Dhunter55 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bikini Paradise Posts: 3,508	I'm active in my American Legion Post. We're always doing something to raise money to fund our programs that benefit Veterans and youth in our community. __________________ "Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost" John Quincy Adams Just say NO to Osama, Obama, and Megan's Poppa. Ron Paul 2008

09-26-2007, 05:04 AM	#3
oklawall XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Maud, Oklahoma Posts: 9,863	American Red Cross- instructor Church sunday school teacher for young adults reserve police officer local rodeo club member youth football coach __________________ The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it. -Albert Einstein

09-26-2007, 02:17 PM	#5
FireDevil762 XDTalk Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 92	Volunteer Fire Fighter Retired Fire Chief - 28 years Now I'm a Fire Commissioner. __________________ "Gun control" is a job-safety program for criminals. Springfield XD40 Service Colt 1903 .32 ACP Stag Model 2

09-26-2007, 02:56 PM	#6
PT Doc XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 138	I am active with my mens' group at church and am in the process of joining the medical detachment of the Georgia State Defense Force. __________________ Somewhere out there right now someone is preparing for the day you both shall meet, how prepared will you be? If you won't fight when victory is certain, and if you won't fight when victory is not too costly, you may come to the moment when you have no choice but to fight with the odds against you and only a small chance of survival. There may even be a worse case: you fight with no hope of victory, because it is better to perish as warriors than to live as slaves.

09-26-2007, 02:15 PM	#4
StevePVB XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 161	Marine For Life https://www.m4l.usmc.mil/ Work as a mentor with Marines transitioning back to civilian life.

09-26-2007, 02:59 PM	#7
tenring XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MI Posts: 869	My wife and I both are involved in a ton of stuff at our church. From teaching, to music, cooking for large events, to assisting with web development. The church also keep a 2 mile section of the main road cleared of trash, and do several community volunteer programs with a variety of different things which we get involved with from time to time. I was a volunteer EMT before I moved to MI and my license didn't transfer, so I don't do that now. plus my new job hours would make it tough to be available for call, and my current area is much more full and part time onsite guys. Back home it was all volunteers responding on pagers and I was on a crew with my dad. It was funny this week, pastor saw a web page I am working on for the school and he hadn't heard about it (meaning no one had gotten approval to pay for it) and he asked if I was "making it a ministry" I laughed and said I wasn't keeping track of my hours if thats what he was asking... __________________ "The Sound of freedom is a .45 empty bouncing off the ground" ~ Rob Leatham

09-26-2007, 03:07 PM	#8
Tommyguns XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New York Posts: 134	All this is encouraging. C'mon guys and gals, don't be shy.

09-26-2007, 03:14 PM	#9
cucamelsmd15 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wake Forest, NC Posts: 3,437	I volunteer for the VA, although if the Board of Pharmacy has their way in NC, that will stop. __________________ Creo que debo empezar a aprender español Juan McAmnesty si va a ser Presidente. I have cast my vote and my political allegiance: No Confidence '08. Long live America!

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