Volunteering

As I think I mentioned before, I am spending part of my summer volunteering at an organization I support.  I thought it would be a great way to have hours as flexible as I want them, yet maintain some structure in my summer schedule, and do a good deed while I am at it.  The one thing I did not consider is that I am volunteering more than just my time.  It takes about 20 minutes for me to drive to the office, depending on traffic, but coming to and from uses up gas I have to pay for.  I don’t know why, but I did not even think about this aspect of my volunteering job.  I wish there were some way to have my gas paid for, but then it would not be volunteering I guess.  At least I can see I am helping and feel appreciated for the work I do.  Knowing I am doing something to help makes it worth it.

Comments

[gimmie]

Volunteering has many rewards. You get to help others, learn a new environment, and it looks great on the old resume