tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91759735435109929662012-02-16T00:06:17.938-08:00Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265793510866835620noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175973543510992966.post-25716026100826387692011-08-23T09:49:00.000-07:002011-08-23T09:56:29.891-07:00<div>I started to serve as a volunteer when I was 18 years ago. At that time, I was still in college. I was deeply interested in literature when I was young. The college's literature library only allowed each student to borrow one book at one time, and I wanted to borrow more. At an occasional chance I was told that if I served as a volunteer in the library I would be able to borrow up to 5 books at one time. This was an exciting news to me, so I applied for the volunteer position at the library. There were no much competitions and my application was accepted. My job was simple and easy: re-arrange books to shelves where they belong to. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>That's the start point of my volunteering story. Being a volunteer I was given some chances to touch some people who are in desperate need of help, and listen to their stories. The organizations I served include local organizations such as Greater DC Cares, and world-wide charities such as Tzu Chi Foundation. At some times I organized volunteering activities of up to 35 volunteers. At other times I just served as a regular volunteer. I like the latter role more because it gives more time opportunities to serve people, but I also respect those who stands out to organize and lead in volunteering activities.</div><div><br /></div>The reason I built this blog is to allow all volunteers to share what are happening to them with others. I am currently a part-time volunteer to several non-profit organizations, and I enjoy working for those who are in need.<br /><div><br /></div><div>If you have something news to share, join us!</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/9175973543510992966-2571602610082638769?l=www.avolunteer.com' alt='' /></div>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03265793510866835620noreply@blogger.com1