" Some people want it to happen, some wish it to happen, others make it happen." Anonymous
I like to get involved by volunteering not only at work, but in the community. Work is the best place to volunteer because you end up learning a great deal. I have interacted with a lot of people in the past and you really get to see their true colors come out when you first ask them to volunteer for something. The most common one I have heard is "I'm so busy right now". Well if not now, when I say?
Once you have pulled some folks out of their shell, then they look back and see how wonderful they felt after they volunteered. I learned so many new things by volunteering. When you are asked to help out on a project and you don't have the answers, people feel so out of place and don't want to be tied to any mistakes that come out of the results. Mistakes will always be made, it's what we learn in return that we all need to reflect on.
With that said, I like to be the guy who is asking on behalf of my employer to engage co-works. I have met so many new people by volunteering and have been exposed to so many fun things out there. The best place I like to volunteer is outside and build up a sweat.
Habitat for Humanity includes replacing rotted wood, scraping and painting, rebuilding/replacing
steps, handrails, porches, demolishing small structures and removing open
storage from yards.
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Toys for Tots and Navidad – Team coordinator and fund raising
Navidad has evolved into the only organization giving new books and sports balls directly to children AND
to agencies for use daily. Over its colorful history Navidad had donated over
309,214 gifts valued at more than $6.2 million dollars.
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Help the Homeless –Coordinator and Team Volunteer
This program is created by Fannie Mae and has
helped individuals in need of shelter, food, education, employment and other
housing services.
I have volunteered for many areas where the organization needed in terms of raising
money, walkathons, silent auctions and volunteered to help out in Texas and Florida with
Foreclosure Prevention Workshops.
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Frisco Football – Assistant Coach
There’s nothing like being closer to the action
when it comes to football.
This is just plain fun!
Coaching these little guys between the ages of 7 and 12.
Once you have pulled some folks out of their shell, then they look back and see how wonderful they felt after they volunteered. I learned so many new things by volunteering. When you are asked to help out on a project and you don't have the answers, people feel so out of place and don't want to be tied to any mistakes that come out of the results. Mistakes will always be made, it's what we learn in return that we all need to reflect on.
With that said, I like to be the guy who is asking on behalf of my employer to engage co-works. I have met so many new people by volunteering and have been exposed to so many fun things out there. The best place I like to volunteer is outside and build up a sweat.
Habitat for Humanity includes replacing rotted wood, scraping and painting, rebuilding/replacing
steps, handrails, porches, demolishing small structures and removing open
storage from yards.
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Toys for Tots and Navidad – Team coordinator and fund raising
Navidad has evolved into the only organization giving new books and sports balls directly to children AND
to agencies for use daily. Over its colorful history Navidad had donated over
309,214 gifts valued at more than $6.2 million dollars.
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Help the Homeless –Coordinator and Team Volunteer
This program is created by Fannie Mae and has
helped individuals in need of shelter, food, education, employment and other
housing services.
I have volunteered for many areas where the organization needed in terms of raising
money, walkathons, silent auctions and volunteered to help out in Texas and Florida with
Foreclosure Prevention Workshops.
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Frisco Football – Assistant Coach
There’s nothing like being closer to the action
when it comes to football.
This is just plain fun!
Coaching these little guys between the ages of 7 and 12.