Do you volunteer ?

Sunflower123 · Apr 09, 2017, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by splitimage

I volunteer one day a week at a low income tax clinic, preparing tax returns for people with psychiatric problems or addictions. It's very rewarding, because people really appreciate the help and it get's them the financial support they are entitled to. I may take on another day, doing the same thing, at a drop in centre for homeless women.

I also volunteer on a suicide hotline, 4 hours a week. It's challenging work, but I really like it, and there's no better feeling than talking someone through a suicide crisis.

splitimage

I'm interested in all the things you are doing. I do have an accounting background. How did you get into these things? Where did you make point of contact? Thank you.

*Laurie* · Apr 09, 2017, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

I'm interested in all the things you are doing. I do have an accounting background. How did you get into these things? Where did you make point of contact? Thank you.

With regard to my current volunteer positions...a little over a year ago I was extremely depressed. My life was miserable. So I started going to a NAMI support group. I went for a year & the facilitator of the group asked me if I'd like to train to be the facilitator of a different NAMI group. I said, 'Sure!' and did it. From there, I was invited to become a member of my local mental health board.

Werewoman · Apr 10, 2017, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jennifer 1967

That sounds fantastic. How do you get into that?

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Mike_J · Apr 10, 2017, 11:04 AM

I facilitate a weekly peer support group for DBSA (Depression, Bipolar Support Alliance)

Cocosurviving · Apr 10, 2017, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by shortandcute

I used to, but the SSA found out, and denied me SSI.

I started getting SSDI in 2016. I thought of volunteering....I use to when I worker as a mental health social worker. I use to help with a mental health support group. I thought long and hard...decided not to roll the dice. If SSA thinks your too well they'll cut you off. Wish I could volunteer but all the places in my area have you do paperwork

Rizzar · Apr 12, 2017, 06:16 PM

I used to volunteer when I was younger.

Sensor · Apr 14, 2017, 09:15 AM

I had such experience two years ago when I was on a trip in Germany

I was a volunteer-translator for the group of disabled people. It was a very interesting experience, however in some ways it was a bit hard for me

Altarian · Apr 15, 2017, 04:07 PM

I volunteer to keep my mouth shut when visiting my in-laws. I also volunteer to give blood when i can. there are no organizations where i live that i see as worth the time and effort. The few i would gladly give don't want me because i'm the wrong shade of skin, even though they know who my family is.

Nicknamed Mouse · Apr 17, 2017, 12:21 PM

My favourite volunteering was with a wildlife park. I got to help with new enclosures, meal times, daily counts.... it was physically demanding at times but loved being around the animals.

Apr 17, 2017, 08:25 PM

I am selling raffle tickets for a Harley-Davidson this weekend (charity for veterans). I have had to turn down the museum's request for help this month as I have a conflict. And I had to turn down an offer to be a tester of kayaks and equipment for a local retailer and outfitter. Sigh, this one was hard to say 'no' to.

BlueEyedMama · Apr 18, 2017, 06:05 AM

I used to volunteer doing various jobs and really enjoyed it. Once I can get my physical health a bit more stable I plan on doing so again.

Apr 18, 2017, 06:57 AM

I've got my volunteer shifts in place for the raffle. I have decided to donate a piece of art to the charity dinner silent auction. I am going to contact the museum and see if I can help according to my own schedule.

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