The Editor,
Some people have nothing but time on their hands. There is a fellow in my service club who volunteers for all the fundraisers and other groups as well, such as church and community meal programs. He has so much time on his hands.
There is a lady whose kid goes to school with my kid. She always volunteers to help the PAC with fundraisers at the school. She's also a Girl Guide leader and is raising a young family.
She's another one of those people with time on their hands.
Every day hundreds of volunteers from all over Richmond support the dozens of groups, from the Gateway Theatre to the Richmond Food Bank. These organizations could not provide the services they do without the time generously donated to them.
Sometimes the work is fun, sometimes it's interesting, sometimes it's hard, but it's always important.
I guess you could sit down, relax and watch another reality show on TV, or you could volunteer and be part of reality. You could join these community heroes that make important things work.
All you need is a little time on your hands.
Scott Stewart Richmond
