I have everything lined up to start my volunteer work with the YMCA ASES program and with Project Access. It is really nice to be working with non profit organizations. It is also fulfilling to not work for money.
I would be lying if I said that I wasn't getting anything out of it. I am gaining a lot of benefits First, it looks good on a resume. Second, I feel good helping others. It has been scientifically proven that service helps people feel happier. So this is a tool that I am using to gain a greater sense of happiness.
I honestly hope that I can make a differences in the lives of the people that am going to be involved with. I really don't want to receive any extra praise for it. As I stated in a earlier post praise is like a drug for me. I really don't want to do this service to look good. That has never been my conscious intention. I think that I may need to check myself every so often to insure that my reasons for doing the volunteer work are still pure. These people could use help, and I can offer it to them. It's that simple.
Namaste
Volunteer Match website
Project Access
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