Volunteer work: cause & effect

[indysteel]

Right now, most of my volunteer hours are taken up by board work. I'm on my second year as a board member for a local chapter of the YMCA. That's been a learning experience for sure. I wish it were more "hand's on," but it involves fundraising more than anything else.

I'm also on the programming committee for my state's "economic club." I'm not really sure where that involvement is going; it's really not a very good fit for me, but a good friend asked me to get involved and it seemed like a good opportunity for me.

Each summer, I also lead a weekend ride for our cycling club that surprisingly takes a fair amount of time. Our club marks and SAGS all of its rides, so leading a ride involves a fair amount of work.

Until recently, I helped with a not-for-profit that provides low cost housing to the homeless. I stopped helping with them because, to be honest, I never felt very valued, although I do believe in what they do.