A volunteer is someone who:
Used to have a little time to spare. 
Saw something that needed to be done, and couldn't persuade his
conscience to let someone else do it. 
Cheerfully endures inroads on her own work and convenience because
she is beckoned by an overshadowing goal. 
Is young at heart because youth comes, not from a fountain, but from
exposure to those who have it. 
Gives to fill inner needs, be it with hamburgers, hugs or encouragement. 
Has a pet conservation project: our young people, because he considers
them to be our greatest natural resource. 
Sees the beauty in the budding personality of a child and wants to
preserve and enhance it as it comes to full bloom. 
Is willing to give of her time, patience, and herself to leave the world
better than she found it. 
Is the living fulfillment of the phrase "...to help where I am needed."