Comments on: The One Hour Project: Get Involved In Community Volunteering http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/ Simple, applicable personal finance advice for the modern world Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:22:21 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: NP http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77822 NP Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:28:20 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77822 So ironic that this article would be on today's email! I teach career connections in middle school and today's topic is volunteer work! The thrust of the lesson is that community service can help you get skills that are marketable, it can be a gateway to a paying job within the volunteering concern, and it can look good on a resume or college/scholarship application. We already agreed that it was good for one's spirit! So ironic that this article would be on today’s email! I teach career connections in middle school and today’s topic is volunteer work! The thrust of the lesson is that community service can help you get skills that are marketable, it can be a gateway to a paying job within the volunteering concern, and it can look good on a resume or college/scholarship application. We already agreed that it was good for one’s spirit!

]]> By: 60 in 3 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77809 60 in 3 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 16:01:29 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77809 Not sure about other areas, but in the SF bay area we have One Brick and Hands on the Bay. Both of these are organizations that match volunteers with non profits that need their help. There's no time commitment and you can pick and choose the events you like and which fit into your schedule. It's a great and fun way to give a little back. The websites are www.onebrick.org and www.handsonbayarea.org. Both look similar to the volunteer match site you posted. Gal Not sure about other areas, but in the SF bay area we have One Brick and Hands on the Bay. Both of these are organizations that match volunteers with non profits that need their help. There’s no time commitment and you can pick and choose the events you like and which fit into your schedule. It’s a great and fun way to give a little back.

The websites are http://www.onebrick.org and http://www.handsonbayarea.org. Both look similar to the volunteer match site you posted.

Gal

]]> By: Maggie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77773 Maggie Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:23:55 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77773 I can't tell you how much I love volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Global Village. I have been to some truly amazing places I never would have gone otherwise: New Zealand, Romania, Poland. I'm set to lead a team to Argentina in May of 2008. I've met some of my best friends. But the best thing is the families. The can't believe Americans would travel to work on their vacation. And they way they are touched. The world is my community now. I can’t tell you how much I love volunteering with Habitat for Humanity Global Village. I have been to some truly amazing places I never would have gone otherwise: New Zealand, Romania, Poland. I’m set to lead a team to Argentina in May of 2008. I’ve met some of my best friends. But the best thing is the families. The can’t believe Americans would travel to work on their vacation. And they way they are touched. The world is my community now.

]]> By: Gayle http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77712 Gayle Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:02:49 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77712 Be careful;) you might find an activity that threatens to become your passion, as I have. All the kids are gone so now I spend my free time (and a fair amount of money) doing medical missions in Third World countries. Who knew that my fities would be so much more fun than my twenties? In fact, the frugality is just to have more money to go do more volunteer work. If it stops being fun or never was fun in the first place it is not the right volunteer activity for you. Be careful;) you might find an activity that threatens to become your passion, as I have. All the kids are gone so now I spend my free time (and a fair amount of money) doing medical missions in Third World countries. Who knew that my fities would be so much more fun than my twenties? In fact, the frugality is just to have more money to go do more volunteer work. If it stops being fun or never was fun in the first place it is not the right volunteer activity for you.

]]> By: Frank Schulte-Ladbeck http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77690 Frank Schulte-Ladbeck Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:00:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77690 I have always believed in focusing my volunteering and donations to one group, because I felt that it helps make a more of a difference. Although I started volunteering to show my son that this is important, I was surprised to find the networking aspect, which helps my income. However, never push the networking for income, it will not work; go for the desire to be involved. I have always believed in focusing my volunteering and donations to one group, because I felt that it helps make a more of a difference. Although I started volunteering to show my son that this is important, I was surprised to find the networking aspect, which helps my income. However, never push the networking for income, it will not work; go for the desire to be involved.

]]> By: 2million http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77610 2million Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:54:26 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77610 I agree there are alot of intangible benefits to volunteering, largely depending on what you are doing. For instance you can learn bulding skill by volunteering at Habitat for Humanity. I agree there are alot of intangible benefits to volunteering, largely depending on what you are doing. For instance you can learn bulding skill by volunteering at Habitat for Humanity.

]]> By: Angie http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77531 Angie Wed, 26 Sep 2007 03:43:47 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77531 I admit it. I'm a serial volunteer. The only bad thing about volunteering is you don't get paid for it. haha But seriously, volunteering is a great and rewarding way to help others, meet people with similar interests (depending on what you're volunteering on), or just getting to know new people. I admit it. I’m a serial volunteer. The only bad thing about volunteering is you don’t get paid for it. haha

But seriously, volunteering is a great and rewarding way to help others, meet people with similar interests (depending on what you’re volunteering on), or just getting to know new people.

]]> By: Susy http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77449 Susy Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:46:56 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77449 Volunteering helps us spend some time not worrying about saving & increasing income streams, because it is about giving back. Volunteering helps us achieve that balance of earning, saving, and spending. Sure we could spend the time selling something on e-bay, but what good would that do for our community/church/organization? It's also a great way to meet other people with similar interests. We met some of our best friends through volunteering at a local youth camp! Volunteering helps us spend some time not worrying about saving & increasing income streams, because it is about giving back. Volunteering helps us achieve that balance of earning, saving, and spending. Sure we could spend the time selling something on e-bay, but what good would that do for our community/church/organization?

It’s also a great way to meet other people with similar interests. We met some of our best friends through volunteering at a local youth camp!

]]> By: Amanda http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77392 Amanda Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:51:32 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77392 Something I always mean to get around to... a good reminder. Thanks! Something I always mean to get around to… a good reminder. Thanks!

]]> By: Jim http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77381 Jim Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:39:35 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77381 Nice article. I try to pick things I am passionate about to volunteer my time with. Doing so, makes volunteering a very rewarding experience. Nice article.

I try to pick things I am passionate about to volunteer my time with. Doing so, makes volunteering a very rewarding experience.

]]> By: Mrs. Micah http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77376 Mrs. Micah Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:33:39 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77376 I found a great cat shelter nearby which is looking for people to play with their kittens. Playing with kittens!!! I found a great cat shelter nearby which is looking for people to play with their kittens. Playing with kittens!!!

]]> By: mamacita http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/comment-page-1/#comment-77359 mamacita Tue, 25 Sep 2007 22:06:24 +0000 http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/09/25/the-one-hour-project-get-involved-in-community-volunteering/#comment-77359 Volunteering isn't necessarily without profit to the volunteer. If you invest your time in making your neighborhood a better place, you raise the value of your home. Volunteering isn’t necessarily without profit to the volunteer. If you invest your time in making your neighborhood a better place, you raise the value of your home.

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