It is pretty much common sense to most people that there is a great importance and big need for volunteers today in our society. From our local fire departments, to support groups, your local PTA at your child’s school, The American Red Cross, most animal shelters are run by volunteers, and the list could go on. So why are volunteers dwindling? What kind of message does this send to our children about giving our time for good causes?
Between my husband, who is a volunteer fireman in his spare time who volunteers for as many special events from touch a truck events for children to simply sweeping up the bays at the fire house to give out a hand. We try to lead by example in our home. I currently hold two volunteer positions for a non profit organization I touched on when I first started posting on my blog here, which also take up a large portion of my free time. But we include our children into the time that we share with others. We teach them that by giving back to our community, it will in turn give back to us.
Imagine living in a town that did not have a paid fire department and your home caught fire, and no one actually volunteered their time at the local fire department? What would happen?
Imagine if there were no PTA at your child’s school? Because no one wanted to help out without being paid.
By teaching our children how important volunteering your time is, it is going to raise another generation that is willing to give their time to all these important organizations that need and thrive on volunteers. Most, without the time given, would be forced to close their doors.
Why else is it important? It shows that we are people care about others. Care about those who are less fortunate, or may be going through a hard time in life. With our economy in its current state, and what people have been going through over the past couple months, it really shows that people actually care about others in the long run.
Why do you feel that volunteering is important to our society?
