Why Volunteer?

Post by Tom Old, Owner, Alta Vista Consulting and Member, United Way Board of Directors, Volunteer Engagement Chair

What are you doing when you grow up?  Have you ever heard those words?  I have, several times in my life.  I remember those words in high school then as I finished college, after my military service and several times in my work. When I left a major electronic company three years ago – I again heard those words. 

As I started the second-half of my work career, I took a new look at what was important and what did I want to do when I grow up?  A few years ago I was reading a magazine from Trout Unlimited and I noticed an advertisement about giving back:

“We make a living what we get …We make a life by what we give.”

 Winston Churchill

So what does this mean to me?  For me, I have found more satisfaction from giving back to my community and family. I have found new friends and rewards that are thank-you smiles than I saw in my corporate life. There are many needs in this valley and state that need not only your financial support; they also need your time and talent!  If you would like some help in finding one of these opportunities, the volunteer center can help you find one!

I have found my life more rewarding by giving back!

What would make your life more rewarding?

PS:  I have also found it is more fun to go fishing that to read the magazines.

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