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Matthew Long's avatar

Dee, what a timely article for me. Now that I am retired from the Navy, I have a lot of time on my hands. I am looking to incorporate volunteering into my life and see how I can give more of myself altruistically to my community. Thanks for this and hope you had a great summer. All the best, Matthew

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Still having summer my friend. Are you back from your Italy trip? I hope it was all you expected. 🙏

Good to hear from you sir.

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Priya Iyer's avatar

I’ve volunteered mainly in healthcare settings. It’s important to know what direction your time, efforts, and money are going towards. Thanks, Dee, great reminder!

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Thank you Priya. So much opportunity to help—certainly in health care 🙏

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Julie Dee's avatar

Appreciated this. I am volunteering right now - helping a lady to learn English and really enjoying it. I think so often we forget all it adds to our own life as well as that of others.

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

💯 Julie. Well done you.

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Lawnin's avatar

Great subject … thanks for sharing these thoughts … For me … volunteering was Peace Corps after college and then community work, mostly around yacht clubs teaching sailing and managing races … volunteering is a big part of wellness, feeling appreciated.

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

Agreed. Thanks for reading Lawnin. I spent some time as “rail meat” on big boats in my younger years. Key West Race Week. Block Island. Around Newport.

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

I didn’t know that part. She was amazing. ☺️

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🙏🙏❤️

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