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Is Volunteering a moral duty to "give something back"?

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rafichagran Thu 29-Sept-22 17:59:03

No, I dont have any moral duty to do it, I will retire next year, and that time is my own.
I have things I want to do, I have worked for years and plan to enjoy my retirement.
My partner and I are looking to go away more.

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GagaJo Thu 29-Sept-22 17:54:08

I think so, yes. I still work full-time but work odd hours. I'm considering volunteering at DGS's school. Not his class obviously, but to offer support. It's what civic minded people do I think.

My mum had 30 years of retirement. That's a lot of free time for a healthy woman.

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biglouis Thu 29-Sept-22 17:51:47

Interesting thread on mumsnet with an OP suggesting that those of us who retire in good health - particularly younger retirees - have some kind of moral duty to "give something back" to the community.

People volunteer for all kinds of reasons and often for reasons which will also benefit them - company, a new interest, giving structure to their time, etc - as much as to benefit a client or service user group.

I dont volunteer because I run an antiques business. So I am still providing a valuable service whereby old things are recycled and 90% of my stuff goes international. When I look back at the work I did as an employed person, the years of effort to qualify and the high taxes I paid I feel Ive put more than enough into the kitty already.

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