BRAVO TO BILL Thank you for sharing your experience.  Many times we become volunteers because we are returning the help given to us or a loved one. It happens in groups like Cancer Societies, either a survivor or the loss of a loved one will inspire us to take the organization on as a place to lend a helping hand. Thank you for inspiring us with your story of healing and hope.  That's what volunteers do best, they encourage others to make it through their struggles. Welcome to Adlandpro!!

I don't actually go out anywhere and volunteer my time but I have adopted a soldier through this program SOLDIERSANGELS.COM. It is to help keep the soldiers spirits up during their deployment. You just write them letters, you can send them care packages of stuff they can't get from back home ie: snack stuff, toiletries etc. It seems like a great program to me & it's for a great cause. It's free costs you nothing but your time and some postage unless you decide to send care packages or gifts but that is not required. The soldiers really appreciate it. Keep in mind some of them get no mail and it's not a good feeling to watch everyone else getting mail & packages during mail call when your are getting nothing. Some of these soldiers it's all they have to look forward to while they are deployed. If you are interested in adopting a soldier got to this site & click on adopt a soldier: SOLDIERSANGELS.COM.

Hi Mary,

I am not one to toot my own horn, but for the past 15 years I have been volunterring at the adult education center in my small community. I teach reading and help adults prepare to get their GED's. It is very rewarding seeing an older person smile and say," I did it", and a younger one have a brighter futher!

Thank G-d for volunteers in every field !

Blessings,

Geketa