Volunteer Stuff On My Mind

Lately something that has been on my mind has been the fact that there seems to be a lack of interest in volunteering across the board.  Not that it is a lack of interest in volunteering per se but there is a noticeable lack of people helping out in their community.  There is a lot of great organizations out there that do a very broad spectrum of activities.  There is bound to be something out there for everyone.  I've done everything from work at a pet kennel, to art shows, to music concerts, to the circus.  There is a lot of them.

As I've mentioned, there seems to be a general degrading of the volunteer army that are partaking in helping out their community for a cause or any cause.  I just wish I knew what I could do to help draw people into some of these great organizations.  If there are ANY questions about any organization that I volunteer for...just ask.  I've got all the organizations that I participate in on my other page here.  Anything that I can do, let me know.  I know that I'm not perfect by any means but I will sure as hell try.  This whole volunteering this is something that I LOVE doing and being a part of stuff and being there to be of assistance.  I want as many people to enjoy some of the things that I experience as well.

I want to do more and I need more folks to help out as well.  I don't want to have to drag people out kicking and screaming.  People just need to use a few hours helping out there community.  Bring the kids, bring the family.  Organizations will gladly take all the help they can get.

Strange Folk Festival 2011

Another volunteer opportunity in the can from the Strange Folk Festival. Lots of interesting art and Strange People. Got to hangout backstage of the music and help with the setup of bands. Watched over booths for an artist and sold a few pieces of art in the process. Even helped out KDHX on the street team. Gave away CDs, stickers, temporary tattoos, and a few t-shirts.

There is a certain aspect to these events that really draw me in. It hits a nerve just right where I think I am almost maximally optimal. Being in the moment, making things happen. Its this idea that is where I think a part of my ISTP mindset just comes alive. Need to figure a way to possibly monetize this idea that I like being part of the action hands on. There is the short term purpose that drives me there but I get to walk away and do something different at the end of the day or the next weekend. Really like the hands on aspect of these events,the chance to see some cool "stuff" (not really always stuff but could be ideas or a neat product or food). The people, they are always pretty cool at these events and always out to make the event really work out.

It's all just a really neat adventure at these events. I've really only just started.

On a side note, let me know you're out there and post a comment about something or a question.