Went to bed at 1:00 a.m.

But, I feel better than I did yesterday. Strange.... less sleep, more energy.

Here's a topic to post.
Volunteer work.
It has me a little discouraged. Just a bit.

Ok. So, I want to work as a volunteer for the Hospice care center in my area. So, I call the place, and ask them to send me the "application". The woman was very sweet on the phone. We talked for a few moments, and she asked me a few basic questions (one of them was "Are you over 18?" lol) - as you may know me, I sound like a kid on the phone. This doesn't always work to my advantage :). Anyway, long story short :P - I get this application. I'm very excited..... and then I read.
You know... for a place that seeks volunteers... they certainly don't make it easy to help. They have all sorts of "rules" that apply, before they will accept you as a volunteer. OK, no problem. After all, I am just trying to help. But, they won't even consider you unless you are willing to sign a contract agreeing to commit a minimum of 1 year. I still understand. They don't want someone to come in, and not be reliable. However, "what if" something comes up - and I am unable to do this for an entire year? I'd be in a contract. "What if" I can't do it, for other reasons. I am really confused about this. I want to help. I do. So much. I don't get it. Any suggestions? I have the time. I have the energy. And, most of all - I have the heart. <3 But, I'm not sure now. I don't want to get sued or anything if I had to back out of their "contract" - why is everything so difficult? What happened to "volunteer work" being just that.... people accepting help from others who are able to give some time, to help those in need? *shrugs