I found this on Wikipedia.....A volunteer is someone who works for a community or for the benefit of environment primarily because they choose to do so. The word comes from Latin, and can be translated as "will" (as in doing something out of ones own free will). Many serve through a non-profit organization – sometimes referred to as formal volunteering, but a significant number also serve less formally, either individually or as part of a group.
I don't know if that is an accurate description of how invaluable volunteers are to a community. Any community. And ours is no exception.
At the fair we had moms, dads, teens and entire families helping out where they were needed. We had an entire family drive up from Las Cruces just to help. They (the volunteers) are the ones who made the flyers, the brochures, the signs, helped set up, helped at the table, donated items and gift cards and so much more. They are the ones to thank.
I am overwhelmed with gratitude for these amazing people who gave of their time, energy and resources. I can not say thank-you enough times.
I love how our community is a true community and I think by sharing our resources and working together we have created an invaluable entity for the future.
So the next time you go to Explora ( www.explora.us ) see Tanya K, Jill F., D.R.I.V.E. Teen Group, ABQ Homeschool High Tween/Teen Group, the Larson Family, the Tellez family, Barbara D., Debbie S., Carol R., Marylee R., Ann S., Holly V., Leslie D., Gerri R., Chris T., Denise E., Rebecca L., Andrea B., Amylee U., Pauline K. and the ENTIRE staff at CNM's Workforce Training Center just say thank-you because the fair could NOT have happened without their help!
Always, always PAY IT FORWARD! Do something to volunteer in YOUR community today!!
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