When I was a young adult, I remember hearing the adage, never volunteer for anything. I thought that strange and totally anti-life. Up to that time, my parents encouraged me to be active and volunteer in order to broaden my knowledge of how the world works and of understanding people and cultures.
I am so glad that I listened to my parents and not the no-Sayers. Volunteering has led me to a much happier and fuller life. I’ll continue to follow the theater adage, SAY YES!
- Kathryn Adkins