KrystalCasual Contributor
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Feeling the lowest of lows.
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KurraSenior Contributor
Re: Feeling the lowest of lows.
Hi @Vonnie
Many of us have that yearning to feel wanted and useful. I've certainly felt like that at times
I ended up deciding to volunteer with youth groups as I really enjoy working with young people.
I've now been doing this for over 20 years and it has certainly allowed me to feel wanted and useful. More to the point though it is fabulous fun. Organisations like the RFS, CFA, and SES are always looking for help. You might end up making what seems like a zillion sandwiches but the other people helping are great fun and there's also a lot of chatter going on. Above all else, you're performing a critical service for the men and women out there who are fighting fires or dealing with floods or other emergencies.
This forum is a wonderful safe and caring place. I do hope you join us again in the near future. 🎶
Many of us have that yearning to feel wanted and useful. I've certainly felt like that at times
I ended up deciding to volunteer with youth groups as I really enjoy working with young people.
I've now been doing this for over 20 years and it has certainly allowed me to feel wanted and useful. More to the point though it is fabulous fun. Organisations like the RFS, CFA, and SES are always looking for help. You might end up making what seems like a zillion sandwiches but the other people helping are great fun and there's also a lot of chatter going on. Above all else, you're performing a critical service for the men and women out there who are fighting fires or dealing with floods or other emergencies.
This forum is a wonderful safe and caring place. I do hope you join us again in the near future. 🎶
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VonnieCasual Contributor
Re: Feeling the lowest of lows.
Thankyou so much Kurra for your thoughts. I have thought about volunteering with the aged or perhaps homeless youth groups. I love interacting with both.
I think that it has been so difficult trying to get work in a new area, but I think volunteering may be the way to go to keep my mind occupied and to keep busy in a useful way.
Thanks again.
In response to: Feeling the lowest of lows.
KurraSenior Contributor
Re: Feeling the lowest of lows.
Do tell us how you go @Vonnie.
I volunteered in an aged care home in my mid teens. It was a wonderful experience and I learnt so much about the 'olden days'. So many of the beautiful people there never had any visitors, not even family. It was an honour to write a letter or help them pick flowers in the garden. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
You'll probably need to apply for police clearance etc. Different states have different names for the card you need to get but it's certainly nothing to be concerned about. You simply need to go through the formalities.
Good Luck 💕🎶
I volunteered in an aged care home in my mid teens. It was a wonderful experience and I learnt so much about the 'olden days'. So many of the beautiful people there never had any visitors, not even family. It was an honour to write a letter or help them pick flowers in the garden. I'm sure you will enjoy it.
You'll probably need to apply for police clearance etc. Different states have different names for the card you need to get but it's certainly nothing to be concerned about. You simply need to go through the formalities.
Good Luck 💕🎶
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ShimmerSenior Contributor
Re: Feeling the lowest of lows.
Hi everyone 
I just thought I'd check in with the new contributors on this thread - how are you going @Krystal, @john66, @Nana and @Vonnie?
Thanks for sharing a little of your stories, we're really happy to have you on the Forums! Feel free to update us or share more here or by starting new discussions.
I look forward to 'seeing' more of you around! 
Take care,
Shimmer
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Re: Feeling the lowest of lows.
Hello @Krystal @Vonnie @Nana, @john66
how is everything today ??, sending you hugs , Been thinking of you today
Hello @Shimmer, @Kurra
