Posted by SusanG on May 14, 2002, at 12:45:31
In reply to Volunteerism?, posted by Roo on May 14, 2002, at 9:00:48
I think volunteering is a great thing to do. I did it years ago when my life wasn't so hectic and I enjoyed it for a lot of reasons, including the fact that it helps me focus on something other than my own problems and helps me put things in perspective in my own life. It feels good, too! You might consider volunteering at a runaway shelter, or a facility that serves the homeless. You might start out doing filing or whatever, but some of these organizations will provide training before you work my directly with people. My local newspaper runs a column listing local agencies looking for volunteers and describes the type of help needed. If you don't have something like this you might consider contacting local community service agencies by looking in the phone book. I will caution you to beware of becoming overwhelmed by what you may face and urge you to pay close attention to how you are doing personally. I hope you find something you enjoy.
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