Tuesday, June 13, 2017

A Few Things To Note When Becoming A Volunteer For Table Of Plenty HMB

By Ann Nelson


With a number of people on the planet pursuing a good urban lifestyle, many are still living in hard luck. And though it is true how hard work can be a barometer for success and a good life, some individuals just seem to be out of luck regardless of how much effort they have exerted in life. This for sure is a terrible truth but whoever are those in this situation must not be ignored because they, too, deserve the thing called equal rights.

Extending help is a choice. To be a part of prestigious non-profit organizations that touch lives of millions like Table of Plenty HMB is more than just a humbling experience. And now that the organization has been expanding, new volunteers are given way to be of service to less fortunate individuals with disability, aged, and homeless. So if you are interested in this movement, here are important reminders to keep in mind.

Know what your heart desires. Understand that not all wants come deeply from the heart. Consult yourself if you are ready for this or not. Yes, it is great to serve your fellowmen, but there are some people who just do this for exposure. Some charitable institutions may tolerate such superficial intentions but you should always do this from the heart.

Know what you get into. When bored, some people just dive into volunteer work simply to have something fill in their boring spare hours. Never be like them. Learn the facts as well as history of the community keenly before you sign up for good.

Know what you are there for. It is not a mere feeding activity. As a volunteer, it will be part of your commitment to facilitate activities in a large scope. You may be tasked to do the groceries, a mascot that gives participants good laugh, or cook who makes caldrons of soup.

Know who you will be working for. You will not be serving the elite and socialites. You will be dealing with the less privileged as well as seniors in the most cases. Do not make a fuss if you will be tasked to serve old grumpy adults sometimes.

Pre-plan your schedule. No one can serve two masters perfectly. It is crucial to do this at your spare time. If you need to work on the weekend, which happens to be a feeding schedule of the organization, might as well just offer your generous service at the weekdays when you are most comfortable.

Know when to interact with other people. In a group, interaction is a critical aspect. If you like to work alone, it will always be acceptable. But, you should also know that is never a crime to be with people and talk to them. After all, no man is born to live alone for the rest of his life.

Learn to have fun. With a joyful heart, work can be stress-free. Giving your happiness to other people through this feeding program can be an achievement, but you may be able to do this more when you let loose the child in you.




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