Volunteer...
The word kinda pulls up an image of doing something for free, that other people get paid to do. By those standards, I think I wouldn't qualify, but...
Things to do since retirement? Almost nothing that required a long term commitment, but FWIW... some stuff that I do/have done for fun.
...Scout leader
...Taught computer classes 7 years
...Taught Small Business Administration Classes
...Grief Counseling
...Helped widows with financial/legal management
...Organized, planned and worked to put on more than 50 parties and events in our senior community
...Salvaged, repaired and maintained bikes for the whole community
...EMT-Type on-call for emergencies and night time illnesses
...Car, appliance, repair
...Free computer repair in home 13 years
...Emcee'd events
...Marina maintenance
...RV/boat compound maintenance
...Put up/take down clubhouse decorations 100+ times
...Help with pool maintenance
...Assisted with patriotic celebrations... Veterans day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Fourth of July and for veterans burials for 22 years
...Set up and run the community Website
...Walk dogs, do errands for shut ins.
...Provide small parts, specialized tools, ladders, garden equipment etc, for the neighborhood.
...Dish washing for Saturday community breakfasts
...Bingo Caller
...Storm clean up
...HOA board member
...String Band member
... Alligator watch
This is really pretty funny.. If asked, I'd probably say I don't volunteer for anything because I'd consider things like "meals on wheels", "habitat", or hospital work to be "volunteering" because it means making a commitment, and I value my freedom too much to do that. Have not "earned" even one thin dime since 1989, but wouldn't trade any of these fun things for any amount of money.
Life is good.
