Friday, July 18th, 2008
My Job as Scoutmaster
I volunteer to take other peoples’ teenage boys camping – for fun.
Not exactly the top choice of that many people. Especially those that do not have any kids of their own. Yet, it is something that I really enjoy and look forward to.
It is partially because of the great outdoors. It is fun to sit [...]
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Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007
Why Volunteer with Big Brothers/Big Sisters
As a youth as well as an adult, I recognize that I am in a fortunate position. My parents are still alive and living together. I have never been estranged from my extended family. I even get along well with my in-laws. So, for my entire life I have had a [...]
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Monday, September 24th, 2007
Why Volunteer with the BSA
It is difficult for me to understand why some people do not volunteer. Especially with so many worthwhile organizations always having trouble finding enough people just to keep their programs functioning. In many cases, with more volunteers, these organizations could expand their programs to reach and help more people.
I know I cannot help every [...]
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Friday, September 21st, 2007
Why Volunteer
I am a strongly committed volunteer. Anybody who knows me quickly learns that. At different times, I have been active with my church, the Boy Scouts of America, my homeowner’s association, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and Toastmasters. Each time I jump in with both feet and give of my time and effort [...]
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Sunday, September 9th, 2007
Trail Work
Well, the work yesterday was fun. I joined with other volunteers to help prepare the cross country ski trails in the area for the upcoming winter. My group had 8 people total, so we were assigned a 2 mile loop of trail to work on.
Half of the group went to work on Ralph’s Trail, a [...]
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Friday, September 7th, 2007
Trail Building
Tomorrow promises to be a fun day. As part of my efforts with the Boy Scouts, several of us – including myself – are working on completing the 50-miler award. Part of the award calls for giving back to the outdoors by contributing time to trail building, maintenance and other conservation work.
8 youth, [...]
