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“A volunteer is a person who can see what others cannot see; who can feel what most do not feel.” quote by George H. W. Bush
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“A volunteer is a person who can see what others cannot see; who can feel what most do not feel.”

George H. W. Bush

About This Quote

Source Speech: Volunteer Service Recognition, 1990

Volunteers possess unique insight and empathy, seeing beyond the obvious.

In simple terms: Volunteers see what others miss and feel deeply.

Key Takeaway

Value and empower volunteers for their perspective.

Themes

service empathy vision

Mood

inspirational appreciative

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • community projects
  • disaster relief
  • non‑profit work

Key Concepts

social capital humanitarianism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can organizations sustain volunteer enthusiasm?
  • What unseen needs can you help address?
A Different Perspective

Volunteers may face burnout without support.

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