carole.short posted on March 06, 2012 16:21
The A- Z of What Volunteers Want by Wendy Moore*
I was reflecting on my own volunteering experiences and decided to write down some of the reasons I enjoy volunteering. To challenge myself and to be more creative I decided to make an alphabetical list of single words which describe my own impetus for volunteering and why I continue to enjoy volunteering.
| Appreciation |
Belonging |
Caring |
Dedication |
Enjoyment |
Friendship |
Guidance |
Honesty |
Involvement |
| Journey |
Kindness |
Leadership |
Meaning |
Nurture |
Openness |
People |
Quality |
Respect |
| Structure |
Trust |
Unity |
Wisdom |
X - see below |
Youthfulness |
Zing |
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X - (a term used to indicate a person whose true name is unknown – many volunteers want anonymity)
Perhaps you can come up with a list of your own.
Be bold, be brave, be Creative
*Wendy Moore is a Volunteer Coordinator in Brisbane, Australia. Her background includes IT, administration, sales and marketing. She has a Bachelor of Administration and an Associate Diploma in Business.