Quotes on Volunteerism

Let us remember the large numbers of citizens who, day in and day out, through acts of volunteerism large and small, bring hope to so many of the world's disadvantaged. Let us ensure that this wonderful resource, available in abundance to every nation, is recognized and supported as it works towards a more prosperous and peaceful world.

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.

You cannot do a kindness too soon.

One is not born into the world to do everything but to do something.

What volunteers bring is the human touch, the individual, caring approach that no government program, however well-meaning and well- executed, can deliver.

Let us not be satisfied with just giving money. Money is not enough, money can be got, but they need your hearts to love them. So, spread your love everywhere you go.

What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.

Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.

One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.

To show great love for God and our neighbor we need not do great things. It is how much love we put in the doing that makes our offering something beautiful for God.

Only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or thought of gain, can we truly know what love means.

Why wouldn't I help? What good reason do I have as a human being with power and a sense of empathy and morality, why wouldn't I do something?

If we are to make poverty history, we must have the active participation of States, civil society and the private sector, as well as individual volunteers.

I was taught that the world had a lot of problems; that I could struggle and change them; that intellectual and material gifts brought the privilege and responsibility of sharing with others less fortunate; and that service is the rent each of us pays for living - the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time or after you have reached your personal goals.

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

Happiness is not so much in having as sharing. We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.

In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it.

How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than receiving.

Service is the rent we pay for living.

Though government has an important role to play in meeting the many challenges that remain before us, we are coming to understand that no organization, including government, will fully succeed without the active participation of each of us. Volunteers are vital to enabling this country to live up to the true promise of its heritage

If you have come to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is tied up with mine, then let us work together.