Volunteerism Quotes

For a second, I stared at the map of her veins just under the surface of her thin skin. It was like her body was trying to become diaphanous. Instead of getting harder and stronger and full of life as we age, we disappear slowly. Our skin thins and evaporates. Our nails barely coat our fingertips. Our hair falls out. We are never more see-through.

Laura Anderson Kurk

You don't have to be a billionaire to believe you can make a difference. Give your resources to a charity and volunteer in your community.

May we find more grace to do good deeds.

Lailah Gifty Akita

He who want to be served must first know how to serve.

Lailah Gifty Akita

I’m not sure about all the particulars that led to this moment. Do I believe life is a series of dots to be connected…or that no one can outrun destiny…or that all roads lead to truth and coincidence is a lie to distract us? The reason I was in this place no longer mattered. The harsh reality stared me in the face and demanded an immediate decision. Walk away and blame it on my age. Or stay and try to help a woman who had slowly become my friend over the last few weeks.

Laura Anderson Kurk

Our ancestors did great work for humanity. What will we do for the next generations?

Lailah Gifty Akita

Do all the work you while you still have strength.

Lailah Gifty Akita

If every citizen should recite their national anthem daily, you will develop love to serve your country better.

Lailah Gifty Akita

Be nice to people... maybe it'll be unappreciated, unreciprocated, or ignored, but spread the love anyway. We rise by lifting others.

Our deeds and actions can change the heart of men.

Lailah Gifty Akita

The sun is never denied the light it gives; likewise, you are never denied the kindness you bestow.

Matshona Dhliwayo

For every God-given goal, He gives grace to accomplish it.

Lailah Gifty Akita

The point at which things happen is a decision. In stead of focusing on yourself, focus on how you can help someone else.

Joyfully we undertake our daily work.

Lailah Gifty Akita