Should I join a virtual volunteer?
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My weekends are off so I was wondering if I can join a virtual volunteer. I know that my schedule is very tight but I think that I can handle it. The volunteer is about designing pieces of art for an education program. I think that it would be cool to help and have fun in the meantime. I really like doing volunteer but this time I don’t wanna share it to anyone until six or maybe a year. I don’t like those who do volunteer just for the pictures or external validation.
I had another project in mind about walking slowly at parks or in the nature but there are not too much people involved so for now it’s just an idea. It all started when while going to my swimming classes I realized that I was walking pretty fast and not contemplating anything but now everytime I’m taking the slow pace and it feels kinda weird but it’s pretty relaxing. I hope to make it work but I don’t wanna take the credit, the sad thing is that those who would really benefit about this idea could not afford it for their lifestyle tho.
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dude, i totally get your vibe with the volunteering... doing it for genuine reasons is so rare these days!!! and that slow walking idea? that's super chill and honestly needed. people rushing around all the time miss out on life. just remember to enjoy yourself without the pressure, you'll find a way to make both work!??
your passion for volunteering is awesome but honestly, keeping it secret for so long seems kinda excessive; like, isn't the point of community work also to inspire others?
Just another hobby? :)
Kinda harsh, maybe they just wanna try something new!
hmm, i get where you're coming from about not wanting to share your volunteer work with anyone. it’s like, sometimes doing things quietly makes it more genuine, you know? keeping it just for yourself can kinda keep the purity intact, away from all the noise of social media. plus, that slow walking through nature is such a neat contrast to our rushed lives. i've noticed when i take my time, i notice so many little things i'd otherwise miss...but life's chaos usually just pulls me right back in before long. doing both art volunteering and this new idea sounds ambitious but then again maybe they'll balance each other out in unexpected ways?
It's cool that you're planning to volunteer, especially with the art project. It's always nice to give back without needing everyone to know about it. I totally get why you'd want to keep that low-key. Slow walking in parks sounds like a great way to unwind too, kinda like giving yourself permission to take things at your own pace. I mean, who says you gotta stick to one idea? Trying both could be really rewarding in different ways.
totally with you on volunteering for the right reasons! it's refreshing to see someone who's in it for more than just likes and recognition. and that slow walking concept is fascinating...taking time to actually notice the world around us sounds like a lost art. i’ve started doing something similar, just pausing to appreciate little things here and there, and it's unexpectedly rewarding. keep pursuing what makes you happy; that's where real fulfillment comes from.
Embarking on a virtual volunteer gig sounds genuinely rewarding, especially when it aligns with your artistic skills. Reminds me of the time I volunteered at an art exhibition. The sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction was truly fulfilling, even if no one else knew about it! As for walking slowly, it's like rediscovering the world around you at a whole new pace. It's curious how slowing down can reveal so many intricate details we usually overlook. Keep pursuing what feels right and enriching to you!
yo, i hear ya on the whole volunteering thing but not sharing it for six months to a year feels a bit extreme; think about how sharing can motivate others too, like maybe someone finds your story and decides to jump in themselves?
Not a bad idea!
I totally respect your choice to keep the volunteering under wraps for a while. It’s refreshing when someone wants to do good just for the sake of it, not for showing off; balancing that with your passion for slow walks is interesting. It's almost like you're crafting this personal balance between giving back and taking time to enjoy life's pace. Both pursuits seem to feed into each other, fueling both creativity and mindfulness without needing external validation.
A friend told me that everyone needs to meditate, it’s like doing laundry to your own mind
That's such a cool way to put it! Meditation really does clear up all the clutter and noise. It's like hitting refresh on your mental space!
I hear what you're saying about not wanting to share your volunteering and keeping it under wraps, but isn't part of the fun seeing how others might be inspired by what you're doing? I mean, one time I volunteered at this local garden, and while I didn't plan on telling anyone, word got out and a friend ended up joining me. It just kinda snowballed from there; maybe it's worth giving people that chance to join in too. And yeah, slow-paced walks are a great idea to clear your mind: I've tried it after work before. It's like an instant reset for all the busy thoughts swirling around. Maybe both projects could guide you in unexpected directions!
Oh my god! I’m already walking after work, I work from home and I love it but I really need to move myself so now I’m planning on taking long walks near my house maybe every day because exercise is fucking good for mental health and physical health of course
Awesome, that sounds like a great plan! Walking is such an underrated way to reset your mind and get a little exercise in too. Plus, it’s something you can do anytime and almost anywhere. Just enjoy those moments for yourself and take in everything around you.
when you mentioned combining volunteering with art, it reminded me of a friend who once used her weekends to teach kids painting at the community center.
Sadly I wasn’t chosed for this volunteer because they were looking for artists with experience and digital knowledge and I’m more analogic but I’m still looking for a volunteer
oh, that's disappointing, but it's good you're still looking for opportunities. Maybe there's a local group or community center that would appreciate analog art volunteers? It's worth checking out. Don't give up!
why so secretive tho
I don’t know, I think it’s cool to keep some things private, I had a talk with a friend this week and she’s an artist too and we were talking about ateliers and she told me that she knew an artist that had an atelier but it was private even for their family and friends, and I was amazed because that’s like your sacred and private space and maybe one day I wanna have something like that too, that would be awesome. I’m a talkative person so maybe I wanna do the opposite thing of what I used to do with some things
sounds like a good plan: your own secret lair. keeping it private could make it even more special, and hey, you do you! but seriously, sometimes it's nice to have something just for yourself without putting on a show for the world.
sounds cool but it's like ppl just keep looking for excuses to do nothing. you wanna volunteer, just go for it already. did the slow walks make you less decisive?
hah right? stop overthinking & start doing!