By Yvonne Thomas
Begin helping others early in your life, but it is never too late to start
If one assignment doesn’t work out, try something else
People are valuable, preserve them
People bruise easily, be empathetic in your relationships
Volunteering should be a life-long commitment, nurture it, strengthen it, feed it,
expand it and make changes in it
Life is doing things for others, enjoy it and thank them for the opportunity to serve, learn and grow
Proficiency in volunteering takes time — be patient
And while you are waiting, take the time to tell others how much you appreciate their volunteer efforts
Sometimes change is painful, but it is a necessary part of maturing
Often the tiniest gesture means the most, don’t under estimate the value you add to another person’s life
To everything there is a beginning and an end, know what zone you’re in
Dream big and take risks, but don’t let ambition obscure your compassion
Do what you love; your excitement will sustain you in stressful times
You reap what you sow — but there will always be surprises along the way!
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