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> I am not digging further. Self-reported. You suggest those people actually felt more isolated despite feeling that they didn't?

• johnchristopher 7y ago
  Not while volunteering (though some are aware of it). But I believe they aren't building long lasting relationships that will outlive their time in volunteering and form a good social structure to rely on later on. As soon as they are out of volunteering, most won't see other volunteers anymore. Unless they actively worked to nurture that relationship outside of the volunteering environment, with unrelated activities. For example, a friend of mine is hardcore into board games. Sure, he has a good time playing at the club. But seeing people of the club outside of the club, for different activities (supper, helping with moving furniture, sharing a conversation, going to a movie or concert, etc.) is how he's building longer lasting relationships.
  • loblollyboy 7y ago
    My thoughts exactly.