“Volunteers are those citizens who believe that something is out of kilter between individuals and society, and believe they have an obligation and an opportunity to do something about it now. They do not believe they should sit back and let nature take its course. For whatever reason, vounteers do not feel powerless to effect change. They choose to get involved and to give the perceived problem their best shot within the constraints of their time, energy, knowledge and skills.”
- Jane Mallory Park in “Meaning Well Is Not Enough: Perspectives on Volunteering”
