Being involved in a non-profit/child centered organization is truly rewarding. It is often asked of us, "why do you volunteer for this...it is not worth it"? Well, it is worth it...notice I did not say it is always fun. Our motto for the fair this year was, "We're on it" because for everything that was asked of us...from the ridiculous requests to the most serious...we were on it. We truly made every decision and walked the 1 million steps for the children!
So, when someone or some group claims that we are not in it for the children...let's just say it is a slap in the face. This does not just apply to us and our situation. So many volunteers can understand this exact situation...from t-ball coaches to choir leaders and everything in between. Yes, there are those who are in certain positions for the wrong reasons and often times those individuals seem to bring the rest of the group down. All the more reason for those who truly are in it for the children to stick with it!
I suppose the lesson learned for us is that even if you are being bombarded and berated...stick with what you know is right. You are there for the children and they are number one. The decisions you make and the 1 million and 1 steps you make will be worth in the whole scheme of things.
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It is amazing how truly uninformed and cruel people can be. Take all of the dedication of some people and you do not get even part of the dedication and love you all give to what you do, and ask nothing in return. It is too bad people always find fault in what is given fully and unconditionally for others.
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