tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post1263461570375192650..comments2024-01-22T21:12:20.299+11:00Comments on Lilly's Life: What is Charity?Lillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-25746460954316253662012-05-13T08:47:14.956+10:002012-05-13T08:47:14.956+10:00How fantastic Joanna. I love the fact that the Boa...How fantastic Joanna. I love the fact that the Board members are still actively involved. Great organisation by the sound of it too.Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-35950818128780045192012-05-10T10:50:06.943+10:002012-05-10T10:50:06.943+10:00Hi Lilly, You are very kind. I'm not sure I&...Hi Lilly, You are very kind. I'm not sure I'd have had the patience for your volunteer "boss". I get wanting to match the person up to the job but she was over the top for me.... And I do A LOT of charity work... but for people who are polite. Sheesh.<br /><br />I volunteer on the Board of an arts program that pays to bring public school kids to see live music, dance and theater performances. It's a 40 year old organization with many of the founding members still involved... which means that we have Board members between the ages of 80 and 102!!!! Funny thing thought, when I volunteered they were soooo happy to have a "young person" involved (I was 50 at the time!). They made my day.<br /><br />xo jjJoanna Jenkinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-57195677531657428372012-05-03T18:08:02.834+10:002012-05-03T18:08:02.834+10:00Aw thank Kay that is a lovely comment. I think you...Aw thank Kay that is a lovely comment. I think you are right and I wish I was as funny as my father and could write as well as my mother. Now that would be something. No, don't feel guilty you are busy and give to charities all the time (I remember a post about that).Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-44909501102221920632012-05-03T17:05:24.863+10:002012-05-03T17:05:24.863+10:00Wow! I always love reading your posts, Lilly. Th...Wow! I always love reading your posts, Lilly. They always make me smile. You're a chip off your dad's ol' block. <br /><br />Ummm... I'm embarrassed to say I haven't done a whole bunch of community work since I retired which sounds crazy, but I just haven't found a place to do it here in Hawaii. Sigh... now I'm feeling guilty. On the other hand, I might not be qualified anyway.Musingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-76748422227108791142012-05-03T09:20:20.331+10:002012-05-03T09:20:20.331+10:00You are right there Peggy. What a great sign it is...You are right there Peggy. What a great sign it is Lisleman, very funny...Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-44218913604561328202012-05-03T08:39:36.842+10:002012-05-03T08:39:36.842+10:00Bill, my late friend Dianne actually had a sign li...Bill, my late friend Dianne actually had a sign like this in her front yard. I am sure Lilly wouldn't consider putting a sign like this up.<br />Cheeers<br />Peg miruspeghttp://miruspeg.blogspot.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-39751877735964249022012-05-03T04:19:37.451+10:002012-05-03T04:19:37.451+10:00I guess I could email this but it is good enough t...I guess I could email this but it is good enough to share with others too.<br />This sign reminded me of your post about the mowing neighbor. You would not post this sign.<br />http://pinterest.com/pin/255368241341067402/lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-71143412674410029092012-05-02T11:36:18.392+10:002012-05-02T11:36:18.392+10:00True, I guess it just goes to show how society has...True, I guess it just goes to show how society has changed. Charity organisations cannot even trust anyone now. Bit sad but I am still going ahead and volunteering. Thanks for stopping by Lom.Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-67259099765776459452012-05-01T22:38:02.563+10:002012-05-01T22:38:02.563+10:00This is the reason I don't volunteer, I am off...This is the reason I don't volunteer, I am offering my time, I don't <br /><br />expect the third degreelomhttp://justathoughtmyblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-55120443181778434752012-04-30T11:02:16.628+10:002012-04-30T11:02:16.628+10:00Yes, you and me both.Yes, you and me both.Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-74688536695195646682012-04-30T11:01:52.947+10:002012-04-30T11:01:52.947+10:00Yes, I am coming over to see what you are up to, b...Yes, I am coming over to see what you are up to, busy weekend is all. Beggars can't be choosers, Lisleman, lol.Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-61292385092512271962012-04-30T07:06:02.161+10:002012-04-30T07:06:02.161+10:00since you are back roaming blogland again (at leas...since you are back roaming blogland again (at least I think so), you probably have a brilliant answer to a question I posed on my blog today. Ok, I know, this is a comment begging.lislemanhttp://afcsoac.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-56222632951870073172012-04-28T09:13:37.073+10:002012-04-28T09:13:37.073+10:00I never thought about op shops needing window dres...I never thought about op shops needing window dressers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-45072145548601255582012-04-27T20:40:22.062+10:002012-04-27T20:40:22.062+10:00Yes Naomi, I know that is what I was expecting. I ...Yes Naomi, I know that is what I was expecting. I guess things have changed. I will give it a go nonetheless.Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-6959489125581859122012-04-27T17:32:45.904+10:002012-04-27T17:32:45.904+10:00Well, I've never heard of such a thing---EVER!...Well, I've never heard of such a thing---EVER! Perhaps you should look into some other places to Volunteer.....Until my Confinement, I have done a lot of "charity" work. Mostly helping to raise money for different AIDS Organizations here in Los Angeles...I was never asked anything like the things you were asked. In fact, I don't remember being asked anything at all! They were all happy to have me participate in whatever way I could....!OldOldLady Of The Hillsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-4057643034636922862012-04-27T16:10:26.459+10:002012-04-27T16:10:26.459+10:00Thanks I will and get your meaning.Thanks I will and get your meaning.Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-45766264495613575752012-04-27T16:09:12.098+10:002012-04-27T16:09:12.098+10:00Thanks I will be.Thanks I will be.Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-80896559323856039642012-04-27T16:07:48.235+10:002012-04-27T16:07:48.235+10:00That is a good point actually. I notice around whe...That is a good point actually. I notice around where I live stores are either closing down and getting rid of stock or they are having 70% off sales etc. Why buy second hand when you can buy new..Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-86901321000270694452012-04-27T16:03:55.574+10:002012-04-27T16:03:55.574+10:00Go for it, Lilly. Remember that they also serve wh...Go for it, Lilly. Remember that they also serve who only stang and dress windows.Mageenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-53360970249557748392012-04-27T14:43:51.537+10:002012-04-27T14:43:51.537+10:00I don't reckon many financially challenged peo...I don't reckon many financially challenged people need to shop in op shops anymore because new clothes etc are so cheap now. Just because its all made in China abd the retail undustry is going to the wall and discounting everything heavily anyway. Have you noticed every store is permanently having a Sale.Jonnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-57689355201662190802012-04-27T12:48:37.475+10:002012-04-27T12:48:37.475+10:00Oh shite Young Werther that leaves me out then. Ac...Oh shite Young Werther that leaves me out then. Actually I was reading in their huge application form that volunteers are not allowed to buy anything from the shop until it is priced and placed in the shop to sell. I wonder does it really happen like that. You seeme to know a lot about it, former altar boy are you, lol?Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-39154951499687176502012-04-27T11:28:44.831+10:002012-04-27T11:28:44.831+10:00Vinnies, love that place... can't hire those v...Vinnies, love that place... can't hire those volunteers who want first pick of the 'donations' and leave nothing for us real shoppers eh?<br /><br />To get a job there, you'll have to grease up the local priest (like attend mass at least twice a week) and have coffee with the CEO, CFO and COO (aka the 'ladies') after church :)young werthernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-12631778039386134832012-04-27T11:15:20.871+10:002012-04-27T11:15:20.871+10:00Thanks SunnyG thats what i thought. Perhaps there ...Thanks SunnyG thats what i thought. Perhaps there is somethign we don't know about this whole volunteering thing though. They may have a need to put us through hoops for a reason But you are right I would ahve been happy to do anything, the crappy stuff included.Lillyhttp://www.lillyslife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-40799050273835353602012-04-27T11:13:09.118+10:002012-04-27T11:13:09.118+10:00Oh Can Can, sounds like its the same everywhere th...Oh Can Can, sounds like its the same everywhere then. Finger prints? I guess working with children is a big issue and rightly so given the possibility of certian undesirable types trying to get a foot in the door as a volunteer. Best of luck with it and I am sure those children are going to benefit greatly from your fantastic skills as well. Thanks for stopping by.Lillynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1339261543193718354.post-84437498690413575292012-04-27T10:18:58.493+10:002012-04-27T10:18:58.493+10:00Well, Lilly, after I finished guffawing I must tel...Well, Lilly, after I finished guffawing I must tell you that I've had a discouraging set of experiences with trying to volunteer. The applications are long, detailed. I had to do a CORI check to see if I had a criminal record (years ago when I volunteered, they didn't do this at all) and recently, to volunteer reading at a school I had to provide fingerprints by going to the police station and paying for them myself. It was a nominal fee but still. After going through orientation, they asked me to go to a school that really needed help rather than one nearer to my house. Long story short, it seems that a lot of times places ask for volunteers but aren't really ready for them. The 1st week I went, the teacher was testing and had no need for me - she hadn't realized I was coming in that week (this afte rbeing there for an hour waiting on her). The 2nd week I listened to 5 children in the top reading group read to me, one at a time. The 3rd week, I had 8 children read to me in the middle and lowest groups. The reading takes place in a crowded supply clloset with room for 2 chairs. Anyhow...I'm going to stick with it until June when school ends. then I will try to work with teens which is what I like. I've signe dup for programs that didn't get back to me, etc. You also are not allowed to do tasks that there are paid staff to do. I wanted more hands-on than board service allows but it's been difficult.Can-Cannoreply@blogger.com