Hags is right
I tried to volunteer at a charity shop when I found myself out of work many years ago (thinking it might look better than having just sat on my arse on my cv). The reception I got was distinctly chilly, I was honest about my reasons but it was apparent that I should have been making a life time commitment as far as she was concerned. I'm sure she scared away most of the volunteers who ever turned up there.
(cmouse is pondering about life in other jobs, Tue 4 Aug 2009, 12:42, Reply)