The world is hugged by the faithful arms of volunteers.  ~Everett Mámor

Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.  ~Elizabeth Andrew

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.  ~William Arthur Ward

The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.  ~Oscar Wilde

Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls.  ~David Thomas

Those who can, do.  Those who can do more, volunteer.  ~Author Unknown

Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.  ~Sherry Anderson 

We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.  ~Cynthia Ozick

Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.  ~Author Unknown

The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit.  ~Nelson Henderson

What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.  ~Albert Pike

Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.  ~Leo Buscaglia

When the story of these times gets written, we want it to say that we did all we could, and it was more than anyone could have imagined. ~ Bono 

To some, the term active citizenship might mean very little, or indeed, may seem to be another academic concept. To me, an active citizen is one who is aware of what is happening around them and strives towards the common good. It is about accepting a responsibility to help others and being happy to contribute to improve the quality of life of those less fortunate than ourselves. ~ Bertie Ahern TD