I’ve been blessed with gifts and talents
To be used some special way.
To lend a hand or help someone
Who’s struggling day by day.
All it costs is my commitment
And a little extra caring.
While making a priority
Of reaching out and sharing.
And it’s a privilege working
For the causes I hold dear.
Just doing what I can to help
Each time I volunteer[FONT=Times New Roman].[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]- submitted by Janey Davies[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]He Said, She Said[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]in the Volunteer world[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]"How can I be of help?" she asked,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"I have a good idea," he said,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"Here, hold my hand," she suggested,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"We'll do it together," they offered.[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]"We'll be right here until it's done."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"Let's do it this way, its more fun!" [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"It's what we're here for it's no fuss."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"Call us back if you should need us."[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]"She needs our help, God bless her heart."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"Oh, I'm just glad to do my part."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"Walk with me, I'll show the way."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"Goodness no, I don't want pay."[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]"You can do it, I'll show you how."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"You need it when? I'll do it now."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"If you need anything I'm right here."[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]"Who am I? A volunteer." [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]by Joan Perry, CAVS[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]Volunteers[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman][/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Valuable is the work you do.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Outstanding in how you always come through.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Loyal, sincere and full of good cheer,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Untiring in your efforts throughout the year.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Notable are the contributions you make,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Trustworthy in every project you take.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Eager to reach your every goal,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Effective in the way you fulfill your role.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Ready with a smile like a shining star,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Special and wonderful - that's what you are. [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]~Unkown[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]Ode to Volunteers[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Many will be shocked to find[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]When the Day of Judgement nears[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]That there's a special place in[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Heaven set aside for volunteers.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Furnished with big recliners,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Satin couches and footstools -[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Where there's's no committee chair,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]No group leaders for carpools.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Telephone lists will be outlawed,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]But a finger snap will bring[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Cool drinks and gourmet dinners,[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]And rare treats fit for a king.[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]You ask, who's serve the privileged few[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]And work for all they're worth?[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]Why, those who reaped the benefits[/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]And not once volunteered on earth. [/FONT]
[FONT=Times New Roman]~Unkown[/FONT]

[FONT=Times New Roman]Feel free to add your own[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]Youy Never Know[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]You never know when someone[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]May catch a dream from you[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]You never know when a little word[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Or something you may do[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]May open up the windows[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Of a mind that seals a light[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]The way you love, may not matter at all[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]But you never know it might.[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial]And just in case it could be[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]That another's life, through you[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Might possibly change for the better[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]With a broader and brighter view[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]It seems it might be worth a try[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]At pointing the way to the right[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]Of course it many not matter at all,[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]But then again…it might[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial]~Helen L. Mars[/FONT]

We sometimes take for granted
In the rush of all we do,
And forget to say a special thanks
To volunteers like you!
So we send this note to tell you
How much all you do means,
Your gifts of time and of yourself
Are special ones indeed.
~Unknown

Hooray for Volunteers
(to the tune of "Hooray for Hollywood")
Hooray for volunteers
These extra super special volunteers
We couldn't copy without your smiling faces
And feel this place is
Great because you are here
Those tough jobs we wish
We could accomplish
You take on and do with the best of cheer
Hooray for volunteers
With you on board our troubles disappear
An any one of you will always come through
Each time we need you
To help us get the job done
We think the world of you
And of the job you do
Hooray for volunteers!
~Unknown

"As with so many things in life, you get what you expect: you won't get males involved unless you expect them to be involved."
~Unknown Shawshuefusism