Volunteering

People can enjoy volunteering
If only to get out
Social exclusion could be something they are fearing
It gives them a chance to set out
A timetable and get into a routine
Really it is time we are investing
Some might say "I don't know what you mean"
Well I've met many people I find interesting
See it extends
Social opportunity
Helps you make various types of friends
Within the community
Some might think forget it
As they've tried it and their popularity hasn't soared
To an extent it can give you what you let it
Would you rather sit at home bored?
Volunteering can work in stages
On each person the influence will show
I've done it for ages
And although
I've not earned
On the money side
In other ways I've learned
I like to think I can see the funny side
I feel like part of the staff
Although I don't go out for a smoke
I can still share a laugh
And a joke
Although I'm not a boss
Some say I'm just a name on file
I don't think I'm at a loss
Volunteering is worthwhile