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...and I was wondering if any other NSers do/have ever done/intend to do charity work.
To be fair, part of the reason I'm doing it is because otherwise I'd just be bored and sit around on my arse the entire summer, but it's mainly because I actually like it. It's so much better than other shop work, even if there's no pay, just because of the friendliness of everyone - customers, other staff, random people walking past outside when you're putting stuff out front.

...and I was wondering if any other NSers do/have ever done/intend to do charity work.
To be fair, part of the reason I'm doing it is because otherwise I'd just be bored and sit around on my arse the entire summer, but it's mainly because I actually like it. It's so much better than other shop work, even if there's no pay, just because of the friendliness of everyone - customers, other staff, random people walking past outside when you're putting stuff out front.

I've given it a thought as round my area there is loads of Charity Shops, plus it would be something to do.

I've given it a thought as round my area there is loads of Charity Shops, plus it would be something to do.
Do it, you'll love it! Plus you can act morally superior to your friends...go for the new Oxfam down...erm, don't know the name of the street...the shop's kinda opposite Ice 9. I've got a friend works there

Do it, you'll love it! Plus you can act morally superior to your friends...go for the new Oxfam down...erm, don't know the name of the street...the shop's kinda opposite Ice 9. I've got a friend works there

Cool, you live in/ know your way about Nottingham I never relised that!

I forgot the streetname but i now where you mean! But I already have lots on my doorstep in Beeston. On the High Road we have about 8 Charity Shops to choose from!

Cool, you live in/ know your way about Nottingham I never relised that!
Heh, no, sadly. Used to live in Wollaton, but my family moved to Essex 18 years ago (I'm 19). Just a friend of mine at uni lives in Wollaton now, so I go to Nottm occasionally. And I would probably get lost quite easily there...

Heh, no, sadly. Used to live in Wollaton, but my family moved to Essex 18 years ago (I'm 19). Just a friend of mine at uni lives in Wollaton now, so I go to Nottm occasionally. And I would probably get lost quite easily there...

Lol, Ive lived hear all my life and still get lost in some places!

Is there an age limit on how old you can be to work in one, as im only 16?

Oxfam is a great place to work, I've worked for them at school actually... (love those maniok chips :D )

www.particracy.net (http://www.particracy.net)

Is there an age limit on how old you can be to work in one, as im only 16?
I think that's fine. No harm in asking, anyway.

I think that's fine. No harm in asking, anyway.

Yea I'll go and ask at the weekend when Im free

...and I was wondering if any other NSers do/have ever done/intend to do charity work.
To be fair, part of the reason I'm doing it is because otherwise I'd just be bored and sit around on my arse the entire summer, but it's mainly because I actually like it. It's so much better than other shop work, even if there's no pay, just because of the friendliness of everyone - customers, other staff, random people walking past outside when you're putting stuff out front.

Good for you! :)

As a utilitarian, I also do some charity work. I'm not sure how old you have to be to work full-time, but I'm only 15.

As I understand it, Oxfam is a British organization, but does it or any equivalent large, well-reknowned charity have offices to work at in Central Minnesota?

...and I was wondering if any other NSers do/have ever done/intend to do charity work.

I've done assorted charity work. Currently I am mainly involved in this one: http://www.ags-osaka.org/eng/index.htm

It's a charity helping hospitalized children and their families.
I do some fund raising and donate my services as a semi-professional Santa.

I'm also currently assisting a friend in a fund raiser for the victems of last year's big tsunami.

I've also done work (mostly as a fund raising volunteer) for the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other local groups.

Good for you! :)

As a utilitarian, I also do some charity work. I'm not sure how old you have to be to work full-time, but I'm only 15.

As I understand it, Oxfam is a British organization, but does it or any equivalent large, well-reknowned charity have offices to work at in Central Minnesota?
You could try Cafod...I think that's a worldwide charity. But you might want to take a look at their polices first - it's a Catholic organisation, so countries have to accept aid from them on certain conditions. Your best bet would be just to go to your nearest town/city and have a look.