Volunteerism

November 20volunteerism,painting sign

I am thankful for volunteerism. It is in volunteerism and working for causes that people really stand tall. In Louisiana we feel a huge amount of gratitude for the help of volunteers. During Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, we saw a large number of people volunteering to help those impacted adversely by the storm. It was amazing to see the people from far away states coming down here to help. I have always been amazed at that spirit in people. I wish I had more of it myself. Compared to the people I've seen I fall far short.

I was driving home after a picture taking morning when I saw these two women painting this Broadmoor Elementary School sign and a youth doing landscaping. I did a U turn and captured this photo of people giving their time for a simple but good cause. Now isn't that what volunteerism is all about?

volunteer

i volunteer

i shouted out loud

it’s such a good cause

i would be most proud

so let me ask on question

how much money does it pay?

what there is no money

you disappointingly say

i reply wonderful work you are doing

but i will have to decline

i won’t be able to make it

i do not have enough time.

© rt tulley