Category Archives for "Volunteering"

“Life is a Scam”

Volunteering

During Barack Obama’s presidential campaign, the seed of obligation to serve one’s community had been deftly planted in my mind. The community service site he advocated relentlessly in his speeches was heavily trafficked in my Internet meanderings. I wanted to be a contributing member of that coveted realm of societal do-gooders he spoke about, but was reluctant to commit my time. While my excuses mounted (I work and socialize too much!), so too, did my guilt. The years passed.Continue reading

Terms and Conditions | Privacy Policy