Each year in our small mountain community, we join together trade and non-trade volunteers to repair homes for citizens who are unable to perform the work themselves or pay for someone to complete repairs.
For the citizens who are recipients of these services, their lives are changed for the positive. They are given an environment that is again fit and clean and secure to live in. They might get a new roof, new carpet, some new windows, proper supply of electricity, repair of leaky pipes or a new coat of paint on the inside or out. They get to live in a clean and healthy environment again. They have their dignity.
For those who perform the work, they receive some dirty hands, some sore muscles and most of all a warmth in their hearts, a smile on their faces.
Volunteers include parents and children. Giving children a chance to learn about community service while joining adults as role models in this work is priceless. We must continue to set the example and care for each other.
If you are already a leader in your community, setting the example for others, I thank you. If not, why not? Now is the time to step forward and as Gandhi said "be the change that you want to see in the world". You have the power to create change in your life and the lives of others. Don't wait another moment.
Leaders lead by example. Much success on your journey!
Rudy
rudy@powerinlearning.com
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