Volunteer work

I have served in various roles of charitable and volunteer work. My most recent adventure, as a volunteer, was joining the board of a nonprofit homeowners' association. I have been a member of the association for approximately a year now. Before joining the self-managed association, I could see the exterior of the building was in need of work. The trees were overgrown, siding had come off years ago due to a storm, and moss was growing on the back decks. I volunteer my weekends when a repair is necessary or when I notice there is a maintenance issue. 

Volunteer work is extremely rewarding. Volunteering gives me an internal feeling of joy when the mission is complete. Most recently I witnessed how volunteer work had affected a gentleman at the homeowners' association. I showed him the replaced siding. As I began to explain the siding, I was unaware of his strong emotional reaction. He thanked me profusely; I noticed he had tears in his eyes. I had not experienced such a warm reaction from simply lending a helping hand.