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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You treat it like any other professional setting, and quit in a manner that affords them some time to replace you. Just like in a job, two weeks notice would be appreciated if your commitment is weekly. If you know anyone who would be of a benefit to the organization, you could make a referral.

It’s too bad that you volunteered, when it seems to be all about you, because it should be all about helping the other people. I guess that ship has sailed though. Please don’t volunteer again. [/quote]

Wow, you seem harsh. I am a volunteer for many organizations and give generously of my time. I'm also a person who has other commitments including young kids. My "match" is hard to reach by email and phone. It is hard to schedule things with them. We are in a pandemic, making outdoor activities preferable yet weather-dependent. I'm wondering why you felt the need to be so needlessly harsh. It's all about the match, which isn't working out, and for volunteer relationships to flourish and sustain, which I'm sure you must realize, [b]both parties need to get something out of it.[/b]
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DP. Maybe that applies to you because you obviously are expecting something out of it for yourself. Most volunteers are in it to help others, support their communities/causes and give back in some way.

I do volunteer work checking on people who are essentially comatose but need volunteers to make sure they are being properly cared for. I don't get so much as an eyelash bat from most of them. I do it because I think it's important to care for our most vulnerable population, not because I am looking for an easy way to get accolades. [/quote]

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