We need to encourage community spirit and get some soul back into society.  Look after each other at a grass roots level.   I agree with that, although more people work outside the home than they did years ago, so not that many with the free time to help out others in need.

You are right Am, ......finding time is difficult but can also become an excuse.  I look at volunteering like exercise......if you want to see results then you just have to do it.

We work on a roster basis...some can do more than others and others are restricted to when they can do it.  The sense of goodwill far outweighs the inconvenience.  You get a great buzz seeing the family 'coping'.