tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848650472575081091.post6738647652547442650..comments2023-09-25T07:43:12.787-04:00Comments on Planning For Good: Volunteering is bad.Gareth Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05694818390406769968noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848650472575081091.post-24262095479833847012011-07-07T23:56:34.571-04:002011-07-07T23:56:34.571-04:00Volunteering is in no way a bad thing. Sometimes, ...Volunteering is in no way a bad thing. Sometimes, altruism really helps the big picture, and it absolutely helps individuals' and communities' lives for the better. However, the big picture is always moved by the economy. The economy is the system that arranges and organizes need and availability. Its what decides who has the most food and who has the most oil. Volunteering helps out, no mistake about it. But a trend I see with some people is that they volunteer for everything, and it becomes an obsession. Three or so volunteering gigs and so, it's reasonable. But when you've got your resume lined with ten volunteering gigs and counting, then someone's got a bit of an ego and a Jesus complex. And those are not the reasons for volunteering.The Campus Cynichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807948963430038926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848650472575081091.post-8657738608837424772008-07-31T10:41:00.000-04:002008-07-31T10:41:00.000-04:00Interesting question. I immediately thought of fir...Interesting question. I immediately thought of firefighters as well. In Germany we say "Freiwilliger", which is a combination of "free" and "willing to do sth." I don't think there is a translation into English, but I like the combination because it expresses two important ingredients: The free will and reason beyond your actions and the passion to fulfill your aims. Interestingly in Germany we see more and more social "clubs" popping up, where young, ambitious, career orientated wealthy people spend their free time and support others. It seems there is a growing inner need to give something back. Also i believe that the increase of yoga, Buddhism and Meditation influences this development.nickzevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916302924402316636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848650472575081091.post-48545942627752012212008-07-29T19:49:00.000-04:002008-07-29T19:49:00.000-04:00Tour operators might have some sort of inspiration...Tour operators might have some sort of inspiration reading your comment...<BR/><BR/>I like "enablers"Marbandshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06113679153346933440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848650472575081091.post-89671281852641562232008-07-23T14:47:00.000-04:002008-07-23T14:47:00.000-04:00citizenscontributorsenablersgood question.I 'volun...citizens<BR/>contributors<BR/>enablers<BR/><BR/>good question.<BR/><BR/>I 'volunteered' in Panama on a sea turtle conservation effort for 3 weeks and I actually paid to be there!! Is there a name for that? That said, it was an incredible experience.Sarah Hayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06033219180720936143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8848650472575081091.post-74079483314684614542008-07-14T04:34:00.000-04:002008-07-14T04:34:00.000-04:005 Great Ideas for a Family Activity HolidayIf you’...5 Great Ideas for a Family Activity Holiday<BR/><BR/>If you’re looking to do something different with the kids when you next go on holiday, have you thought about horse riding in America? How about cycling beside the Danube? Or dog sledding in Lapland? If you want an experience that your children will really remember on holiday, then a family activity holiday may be just the thing for you.<BR/><BR/>If you start to look around for a family activity holiday, you’ll be spoilt for choice: here are five ideas to get you started.<BR/><BR/>Cycling in Europe<BR/>Safari in Africa<BR/>Riding & Ranch Stay in America<BR/>Voluntourism<BR/>www.handsupholidays.comMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754737652581878189noreply@blogger.com