Using our skills for good

14 years ago

I agree with you so much. Everyone can find a way to help in some capacity.
It does not have to be money. Just giving some time can be even more important than cash anyway.
No matter where a person lives, there will always be an organisation, sanctuary or charity begging for volunteers. Just a couple of hours a week can make huge differences to a cause that may only be funded by the general public.
I have a plan to own some land one day, and have a shelter for injured animals. I also try to give a little money to Arthritis research ( watched my mother suffer most of her life with it) Diabetes research is another one that gets the odd donation. Purely selfish this time being type 2 myself.

I have started training for my first Ultra run next year. I will probably do some fund raising at the same time.

It feels good to give folks.

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Istvan Horvath

14 years ago

Speaking of incentives...

I used to volunteer, years ago, a lot as an interpreter for newcomers. To be honest, at the beginning I didn't even know there were places that paid nicely for this service. I just signed up to volunteer and to practice the languages...

Whenever the dispatcher called me to ask if I could do the job, if I had time I just asked for the location, contact person etc.

Then, after several months I started to get the best paid appointments. Once I mentioned this to the dispatcher lady at a meeting and she said: You know why? Because you were the only one who never asked whether it was a paid job or really volunteering for free. We noticed that...

For about a year or so, before I left the city, I was able to make a full time income just by freelance interpreting/translating.

So, yes, go out and volunteer - you never know how and when you'll be rewarded. But even without the financial incentives, you will feel good. And that, sometimes, could be more important than a few bucks.

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Giftys

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Istvan Horvath

Speaking of incentives...

I used to volunteer, years ago, a lot as an interpreter for newcomers. To be honest, at the beginning I didn't even know there were places that paid nicely for this service. I just signed up to volunteer and to practice the languages...

Whenever the dispatcher called me to ask if I could do the job, if I had time I just asked for the location, contact person etc.

Then, after several months I started to get the best paid appointments. Once I mentioned this to the dispatcher lady at a meeting and she said: You know why? Because you were the only one who never asked whether it was a paid job or really volunteering for free. We noticed that...

For about a year or so, before I left the city, I was able to make a full time income just by freelance interpreting/translating.

So, yes, go out and volunteer - you never know how and when you'll be rewarded. But even without the financial incentives, you will feel good. And that, sometimes, could be more important than a few bucks.

Great story Istvan, and a great message there at the end.

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H.Miller

14 years ago

Originally Posted by Brad Gosse

Many of the people here are superstars.

I got to thinking last night about how much time we probably waste every week. You know what I mean, checking stats, Facebook, e-mail essentially is time wasted waiting for something to happen.

What if, each of us took a half a day per week and donated that time to a local cause in need?

Imagine the net effect of thousands of warriors using their skills to help nonprofit organizations.

My wife Claire spends every Tuesday morning at our local animal shelter. Additionally we have volunteered our time to manage their social media campaigns and Internet presence.

When we approached the animal shelter about taking this over we were shocked to find out they had no social media presence or Internet presence to speak of.

Today they have a Facebook group and twitter account that is growing and helping get their message out to the community. It doesn't cost us any money. Just a bit of time.

For those of you who are saying that you are too busy or too cash-strapped to do this, consider the following.

Nonprofits are usually plugged-in to their community. If you are volunteering to help them with social media, Internet marketing, list building etc. you can guarantee they will be talking you up to local business owners who support them too.

This is not the reason why we do this nor should it be yours. But if you're looking for a financial incentive now you have one.

Get on the phone, contact a volunteer coordinator and offer your help.

Great post. I do spend, or should I say waste, so much time with emails etc when I am at home. I could be using that time helping someone in need.

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Naeem Sikandar 14 years ago

Originally Posted by H.Miller

Great post. I do spend, or should I say waste, so much time with emails etc when I am at home. I could be using that time helping someone in need.

very very good thread... i like your message. atleast we should join some sort of nonprofitable organization to serve humanity.. because it's our moral duty by the way.
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MichaelHiles

14 years ago

I swing a hammer for Habitat here and there. For me, it's more cathartic to actually get out and sweat on someone else's behalf.

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Giftys

14 years ago

Funny you should post this. We just built this page: Drumming.org | Facebook. It's theme is "Drumming Up Support for a Better World" with the goal in mind to help connect everything together... charity, goodness, environmental causes, taking care of ourselves, our minds, our bodies... being happy, etc. and push people to do more. I would love for everyone here to join it. Please don't promote your business there. It's not about that. Join (or LIKE) it with your personal FB account and support this mission. It doesn't cost anything and it's a great vehicle for giving back. Just helping to pass it on through liking it will help. If we're all doing our part, we CAN make a difference.

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Resale Rights Ninja

14 years ago

I agree. Just a couple of days ago I put an offer on my website development site where I charge charities 1/4 of what I charge normal clients. It feels good to help out.

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DavidMarsigne

14 years ago

Thanks for sharing your volunteering stories and for taking your time to help others. This got me thinking to start contacting the nonprofits in my area that could use my help and a good way to use some of my time. I have moved around a bit recently, but a few years ago I used to read to kids at my son's local public school. It was a read to kids program and the teachers appreciated I took the time to do it because no one else was, not in school nor at home. I also volunteered during some sporting events and it was a good way to use my time and help. People appreciate when you genuinely want to help and usually won't hesitate to recommend you to their friends.

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dezchamps 14 years ago

Great Post Brad!
Personally, I try to help people who are struggling to earn in this time, a lot of them are unaware of the fact that they can earn an income doing various things online. Things are tough right now, so every dollar counts.

This summer I will be working with a group of ladies on a few projects to bring them some income, its a pay it forward program so by next summer they should be able to teach a group.

We saw the story of a woman who was raped, shot 4 times and left for dead, she survived but is now paralyzed.She has no way of earning an income for herself and her 6yr old daughter.We decided to help out with her expenses and we are in the process of getting her enrolled in computer classes. Once she has the basic skills we will start teaching her ways she can earn an income from the web.
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vidhujain

14 years ago

Very true, that we really waste our time on emails and other when I am at home. But I realize and I definitely help those people who really need.

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TBInternetMarketing

14 years ago

I like this idea.
Or if you know someone with a small local business that could use a boost in the SERP's but they are really struggling to make ends meat, do a bit of free SEO work for them and get them ranking up there in Google.
If it's local, there's a good chance it won't take much, and imagine how good you will feel when you think your SEO work is making that family a bit more money to help them get by.

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paulie888

14 years ago

Originally Posted by TBInternetMarketing

I like this idea.
Or if you know someone with a small local business that could use a boost in the SERP's but they are really struggling to make ends meat, do a bit of free SEO work for them and get them ranking up there in Google.
If it's local, there's a good chance it won't take much, and imagine how good you will feel when you think your SEO work is making that family a bit more money to help them get by.

It definitely won't take much to get a local business ranked in the majority of cases, and if you do it gratis you'll probably be rewarded many times over, and not just monetarily (you shouldn't be doing this in the expectation of financial benefit anyway).

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ben_ashley

14 years ago

Yea that's true we should stop being millionaire for a while and start being human...that's what the world needs today.

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Brad Gosse

14 years ago

Wow I am so happy to see this thread take off. It fell to page 2 with no replies yesterday which made me sad.

Great to hear so many warriors already giving back.

Keep the stories of philanthropy rolling. It's not to brag but to inspire others. I give you permission!

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Fazal Mayar

14 years ago

Good post, its all about helping the community in your spare time.

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