Theme | Response |
Altruism | “I mean, they wouldn’t get to the doctors office if I was not there.” “The first thing he said when he got in the car was, ‘I’m albino and I’m blind,’ so he has a real need.” “I like to take people to necessary things that if it doesn’t get done their quality of life is affected.” “I think for some reason emotionally, their isolation hurts me.” |
Personal Values | “My definition of what makes a well rounded human is that a portion or percentage of your time, almost like a civic duty, should be to volunteer.” “I have time on my hands and because of my own experiences I thought this is a great thing to do. It’s a ministry.” “Even people who are of limited means. They can do something to help their community.” “I volunteer everywhere. I have about 7 or 8 active volunteer opportunities.” “Anywhere I have lived there is a point where there is a natural outreach into the community and I like to be involved a certain amount of time.” “In a way I think I may be selfish, but I’m hoping that by my giving that will in turn come back to me.” |
Connectedness | “I like the fact you can really get to know somebody and understand where they are coming from.” “You can learn so much from them.” “It’s like a friend you have made in a different area of your life.” “I am new to the area. I volunteer to meet people.” “I am fascinated with people.” “I enjoy others company” “I am retired and I didn’t want to sit around and watch TV.” |