No More Volunteering

I just learned that I won’t be able to Volunteer at the Nursing Home after my already agreed upon dates (the last being October 2nd) because the HR at Headquarters told my Sister (the HR of the Nursing Home) a Volunteer shouldn’t do a job that is supposed to be paid.

It makes me sad.

I have been Volunteering for 4 Months and 300 hours and thought I would be continuing into December - when the Receptionist returns.

I never expected nor wanted to be paid (and have never received a cent from the Nursing Home) while Volunteering.

I did it because it allowed me to interact with the Elderly and Disabled Residents and Employees and to help when the Receptionist was/is sick.

I even spent my own money (about $350) to buy different Chocolates and Candies to fill the Candy bowl in the Receptionist’s Office because I know the Residents and the Staff enjoy to walk by, take some Candy, say “Hi” and go about their way.