Why “Volunteer” is being discussed
The most recent Hacker News stories and comments contributing to this topic's mentions.
I volunteer at a pregnancy center, counseling young men with pregnant girlfriends. Probably the most common trait among confused young men is the lack of a solid example growing…
by RickJWagner · Oct 6, 2026
I do understand what you are trying to say, but I think that this fails to be kind to Irvick and the other maintainers of the stage0 project who are actually being quite underfu…
by Imustaskforhelp · Oct 5, 2026
> This seems like it would not afford him the luxury of that. An "off" switch seems like a really stupid thing to forget to include, doesn't it? Even if we ignore our intuition…
by simoncion · Oct 5, 2026
That's still a bit on the obsessive side. The reasonable position is the same as it always has been in the real world too: - Don't volunteer your intimate details left and right…
by TeMPOraL · Oct 5, 2026
>They are never a net positive for the local community Nobody talks about the local taxes they pay. Its the reason these town councils rush approvals through. My town would chai…
by WarmWash · Oct 5, 2026
It is so strange to see people volunteer imaginary explanations for the Rodin Museum's behavior and motives. It is understandable, though, since the museum refuses to make any p…
by CosmoWenman · Oct 4, 2026
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Volunteering is an optional and freely chosen act of an individual or group giving their time and labor, often for community service. Many volunteers have specialized training in the fields that they work in, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue. Others provide their services as needed, such as in response to a natural disaster. Read more on Wikipedia