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[quote=Anonymous]Not everyone's brain is wired to view things the same way you do op. I would never feel that way about volunteering myself or assume that is someone's motivation for volunteering.

I used to volunteer a lot but my personal motivation began as wanting to see how my kids day was going at school or be part of the sport and help out with something I appreciated.
Later, I enjoyed it less for various personal reasons but I continued because I felt like I was expected to if nobody else stepped up. I would hope someone else would step up and then volunteer because I could and felt guilty if I didn't. 
So for me it went from enjoyment to guilt to not volunteering again unless its to bring something. I dont want to be in the mix of parents as a volunteer anymore and I no longer feel enough guilt to volunteer. 
I assume others want to help, experience the environment, be there for their kid and other kids, and a million other reasons. Some want to talk up the coach and get in their good graces or are gossip mongers, some know nobody else will step up, some might not spend enough time with their kid and this is one way to be present. [/quote]

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