tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383666111211062112.post3077520844304566853..comments2023-10-24T07:18:36.524-04:00Comments on Gonna Make a Change: The Challenges of Volunteering LocallyHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04368601383119026076noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383666111211062112.post-8408393006814402682009-02-11T21:07:00.000-05:002009-02-11T21:07:00.000-05:00I wonder if it's a big city thing. For example, I ...I wonder if it's a big city thing. For example, I wonder if it's easier to get involved when you're in a more clearly defined community and there are not as many options, both for volunteers to find causes and for causes to find volunteers. Here in New York, if an organization isn't diligent about following up with prospective volunteers, they know they will probably have more come their way soon enough. <BR/><BR/>I don't know. It's frustrating! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one with this experience.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368601383119026076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383666111211062112.post-12178882342868340852009-02-11T09:27:00.000-05:002009-02-11T09:27:00.000-05:00I tried to begin volunteering with Big Brothers/ B...I tried to begin volunteering with Big Brothers/ Big Sisters in NYC and had a really hard time getting through to anyone in person about what it's like to be a part of the organization. I have to admit, other things began to take priority and I drifted away from the idea that I could help. I think that's really problematic in a way. Do you think more people would want to help if they made it easier?Kellygirlnychttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584415947243015605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4383666111211062112.post-8772020683275695332009-02-09T17:32:00.000-05:002009-02-09T17:32:00.000-05:00wow holly, thanks for all the great links! I LOVE...wow holly, thanks for all the great links! I LOVE that shot of you with all the toys. :)<BR/><BR/>great!alexladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555730156198981045noreply@blogger.com