Volunteering & Volunteer Students

I enjoy dreaming — dreaming about new ideas, inventions, goals, possibilities.  Not any possibility but endless possibilities.  After all, that is what keeps us young and vibrant, right?  I also enjoy creativity.  I love associating myself with creative peole. 

So I had a thought yesterday, while listening to a talk radio program.  I mean, I was really listening.  I got the message.  What was the message?  People – many people calling in who are out of a job.  I was really listening.  When we really listen we can learn so much and people enjoy being listened to.  One gentleman that called in had five children and has been unemployed for a year.  Think about that and the many ramifications that unemployment has on his family.  Empathy is a wonderful gift but, respectfully, we are not walking in his shoes; but we can imagine that for a moment.

I think I am one of many out there who enjoys going out to eat once in a while.  The great times, yummy food, great company, great atmosphere, new surroundings and experiences make dining out fun and adventurous.  Fun is trying something new!  So…what about starting a nonprofit for the millions who cannot afford to go out to dinner and catch a break?  What about assisting the less fortunate, the millions who cannot buy that something extra at the grocery store or nothing more than a loaf of bread because they have to choose between paying their utility bill and keeping their lights on or eating properly?  What a difficult choice to make.  My thought is if people contributed to those less fortunate and pay it forward what will come back to them will be threefold.  I was thinking of somehow providing restaurant gift certificates or gift cards to those who are less fortunate than me.  Think of what you could get back — way more than any incredible dining experience!  I enjoy volunteering and I think this may be something to munch on!  Food for thought.