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I serve on two non-profit boards: one as an executive, and another as a committee member and advisor. Outside of that, I volunteer several hours a month supporting marketing initiatives for a non-profit/community service that teaches advanced driving techniques for new/young drivers. In addition, I support Mackenzie Health, Sick Kids Hospital, and BC Children's on their fundraising initiatives and help onboard ballers to participate and support the "Drive to Smile" campaigns for kids who really need a smile on their faces. And finally, I volunteer as a mentor to new grads entering the workforce with a focus on women in technology.
Otherwise, I'm standing in line at the food bank and eagerly waiting to collect my welfare cheque on Wednesdays.
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#52 | | RabidMod
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Originally Posted by unit im not active because i became too busy but i used to do volunteer search and rescue for a few years. if i had semi retired hours i would gladly do it again.
the average volunteer does around 200-300 hours a year, so it's a decent commitment. and many do 500+. | Oh damn, that's cool.
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#53 | | SFICC-03*
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we were mostly urban search not mountain search, but we did assist in mutual aid with the mountain rescue teams when necessary. i did get dropped in via helicopter a few times but never hung off one to do a longline rescue or anything crazy like that.
one of my highlights was being on task when we found this lady. it wasn't my group but we were all in the area when one of the groups stumbled upon her. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...arch-1.4414226 | |
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#54 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes I serve on two non-profit boards: one as an executive, and another as a committee member and advisor. Outside of that, I volunteer several hours a month supporting marketing initiatives for a non-profit/community service that teaches advanced driving techniques for new/young drivers. In addition, I support Mackenzie Health, Sick Kids Hospital, and BC Children's on their fundraising initiatives and help onboard ballers to participate and support the "Drive to Smile" campaigns for kids who really need a smile on their faces. And finally, I volunteer as a mentor to new grads entering the workforce with a focus on women in technology.
Otherwise, I'm standing in line at the food bank and eagerly waiting to collect my welfare cheque on Wednesdays. | The young tech bros here who treat life as some sort of RPG with experience points could learn a lot from you and this post.
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#55 | | RS Veteran
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Nobody wants to learn from a guy who posts on RS and collects a welfare cheque hahaha
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#56 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes I serve on two non-profit boards: one as an executive, and another as a committee member and advisor. | Does Revscene count as volunteering?  | |
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#57 | | RS Veteran
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I wish haha
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#58 | | in the butt
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Originally Posted by noclue Does Revscene count as volunteering? | Quote:
Originally Posted by bcrdukes I wish haha | Yeah it does, you provide mental help by reading comments from those in need
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#59 | | RS Veteran
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That's certainly one way to frame it! 
I can't recall which thread it was, but a number of folks here said they come on to RS for mental therapy. Hey, if it works, then great!
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#60 | | linguistic ninja
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Sorry guys, all retirements have been cancelled until further notice due to a very stupid, stupid man. https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/us...202012995.html | |
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