Volunteering Quotes

“I am a recipient of unconditional love, I am a volunteer”

“We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give.”

“Volunteering is a window into the passions of the soul.”

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“Volunteering”

“Volunteers are not paid not because they are worthless, but because they are priceless.”

“Wikipedia: Volunteering”

“One of the things I keep learning is that the secret of being happy is doing things for other people.”

“Volunteering is a universal feature of human society, independent of wealth, status, language or culture.”

“The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size, but by the depth of the commitment to make a difference in the lives of others.”

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I. Send me."”

“You will learn more about the people you work with in three minutes by asking them what they do for nothing, than by working with them for three years in the same team.”

“Recognizing that I volunteered as a Ranger, fully knowing the hazards of my chosen profession, I will always endeavor to uphold the prestige, honor, and high esprit de corps of my Ranger Regiment.”

“Growing a career can be difficult. Few people show up at a job with their talents full blown. You need to learn so much, and yet learning experiences can be hard to come by. But you can pick up these skills by volunteering.”

“Combat was getting closer, and I took it upon myself to learn every gun that I could get my hands on. Taking initiative is part of what makes a person a little better. No one tells you to do it, but you do it.”

“Remember, when you become involved, when you lead with your heart as well as your head, the result is always good. And given the halo effect that we know is out there, you'll not only become a better person, but your career will also benefit in wonderful and unexpected ways.”

“Being a volunteer expands, complements, and ehances your professional resume. Prospective bosses not only notice this kind of service, but it influences their hiring decisions. And when you help others, you help yourself, because you build character, and character is one of the keys to a successful career.”

“Arise, ye who refuse to be slaves!
With our flesh and blood, let us build a new Great Wall!
As China faces its greatest peril
From each one the urgent call to action comes forth:
Arise! Arise! Arise!
Millions of but one heart
Braving the enemies' fire! March on!
Braving the enemies' fire! March on!
March on! March, march on!”

“Don't expect your halo to shine immediately. However, the good feelings you'll get from helping will start right away. You'll find you're gaining more from your good works than you're investing. This psychic income, the feelings of joy and satisfaction always reported by those serving others, will far outweigh the time and energy you devote to volunteering.”

“Volunteering your experience helps build your experience. We consistently see this with highly skilled professionals like investment bankers and business consultants. Also, volunteering in a new industry will give you knowledge to help you switch fields. And if you want to move from the corporate world to the nonprofit sector, volunteering first can help prove your commitment.”