- It’s time to give back.
We reach a point in our lives when we have had a successful career and/or raised our children and we now have the time to devote our energy to helping our community. There is nothing quite as rewarding as knowing you have spent your time and energy doing something for others instead of for yourself. It is important that we all have the basics, but I have always thought that once those were fulfilled the rest of one’s time should be spent helping others. - Do something you feel passionate about; fulfill your dreams.
I have adored bicycling all of my life. Concern about our world’s environmental problems became a major concern for me in the early ‘70s and I had always wanted to be a social worker. I found the perfect combination for my three interests in the idea of Trips for Kids. - Continually meet people who share your passion.
One of the biggest perks of starting Trips for Kids has been the thousands of contacts I have made with the kids, volunteers, TFK chapter representatives donors, board members, staff, customers at our shop, and on an on. The generosity of the people I have met has never failed to amaze me, and I have been grateful for the gifts each of them has given us – whether large or small. The sum of the parts has been enormous. - Feel fulfilled — You continually get more out of a non-profit than you put in.
In a way my contribution to our program has been quite selfish as I continually get much more out of the program than I give. - It’s a continual learning experience.
You learn how to run a small business – from marketing strategies, to accounting, grant writing, managing people. In my twenties and thirties, I was exclusively a mother and housewife. Actually I felt that role prepared me to eventually become a director of a nonprofit. Knowing how to run a household and raise children required planning and follow-through. I maintain that if one can be a housewife and mother, you can also run a company. Of course you have lots more to learn, but that is the fun part. - You’ll never be bored.
Days fly by. Of course, the only downside to this is that as we get older we don’t want them to go by too fast. - It keeps your mind active, alert and young.
I hope to continue until I am no longer physically or mentally able. I plan to not retire until my 90s. - You’ll reap the continual appreciation of others.
Even though you don’t undertake this to be thanked, the kids served and the community of people touched by the nonprofit will communicate their gratitude.
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