E Volunteerism Quotes & Sayings

I wish you much more grace for all your works. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Now as a former welfare recipient, I don't have a problem with expecting people to work to earn money. But where I come from we call that a job, not volunteerism. — LZ Granderson

I think I have found a statistical link between excessive volunteerism and victimology, the pairing of accomplished, intelligent, motivated women who are preyed upon because of the depth of their compassion. — A.J. Rich

You have great talent for great contribution to humanity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Steve Thomas Rooney embraces a simple concept of providing a hand up versus a hand out to families in need. We are deeply grateful to volunteers, donors and other supporters around the world who help us with this life-changing work — Steve Thomas

There were many, many times thereafter that Don regretted having enlisted - but so has every man who ever volunteered for military service. — Robert A. Heinlein

I think the spirit of America, one American wanting to make another American's life better, or internationally our desire to see countries do better, or people in countries do better, coming from this concept of volunteerism is a very valid and important part of our internal being. — George H. W. Bush

Don't despise your contributions to Humanity. Every little kind deed counts. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I devote my life in service of humanity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

That churchgoers do the lion's share of the charitable work in our communities is simply untrue. They get credit for it because they do a better job of tying the good works they do to their creed. But according to a 1998 study, 82% of volunteerism by churchgoers falls under the rubric of "church maintenance" activities
volunteerism entirely within, and for the benefit of, the church building and immediate church community. As a result of this siphoning of volunteer energy into the care and feeding of churches themselves, most of the volunteering that happens out in the larger community
from AIDS hospices to food shelves to international aid workers to those feeding the hungry and housing the homeless and caring for the elderly
comes from the category of "unchurched" volunteers. — Dale McGowan

He has a right to criticize, who has a heart to help. — Abraham Lincoln

Four American traits were central to the evolution of that culture: industriousness, egalitarianism, religiosity, and an amalgam of philanthropy and volunteerism that was uniquely American. — Charles Murray

You must put all your heart into everything you do. — Lailah Gifty Akita

With or without payment, the work will be done. — Lailah Gifty Akita

If you find a need, reach out to help. — Lailah Gifty Akita

We have to work and serve humanity while we have the grace. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Wherever you turn, you can find someone who needs you. Even if it is a little thing, do something for which there is no pay but the privilege of doing it. Remember, you don't live in a world all of your own. — Albert Schweitzer

God has unlimited resources for every great work. Are you a willing spirit? — Lailah Gifty Akita

We serve, we belong! — Lailah Gifty Akita

Together, we can serve humanity with our unique passions, gifts and abilities. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Serve one another with great humility. — Lailah Gifty Akita

In American Society today, we need to have volunteerism. I truly believe that it is the glue that will hold us together and it will be the energy that will take us into the 21st century. — Barbara Mikulski

It's impossible to be involved in all situations, but there's no excuse not to be involved in something, somewhere, somehow, with someone. Make an ounce of difference. — Richelle E. Goodrich

Every gift you give, will multiply a hundred-fold. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Do the good work, with the resources you have. — Lailah Gifty Akita

It is widely unknown, but nonetheless true that Catholicism fervently promotes the 'spiritual disciplines' whereas Protestantism has largely neglected them altogether. Does 'volunteerism' facilitate the formation of Christ's character in us or rather does it reveal our level of Christ-like maturity through the work of the Holy Spirit in us? Jesus modeled son-ship and gave all of His time, shared his talents,and invested all of His treasure while affirming others as He proclaimed through demonstrations the Kingdom of God.'Christ-likeness cannot be self-efforted' (Woods, 2007)."


~R. Alan Woods [2013] — R. Alan Woods

The best antidote I know for worry is work. The best cure for weariness is the challenge of helping someone who is even more tired. One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served. — Gordon B. Hinckley

The interior joy we feel when we have done a good deed is the nourishment the soul requires. — Albert Schweitzer

Work with enthusiasm. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The greatest part of our existence enfold in service of humanity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Allow the way to your great work to be guided by your service to others. — Mollie Marti

Good deeds awaken the good spirit of every soul. — Lailah Gifty Akita