aibu not doing any voluntary work, church need treasurer.

[bedraggledmumoftwo]

In church this morning they announced they were desperately looking for a treasurer. I am a qualified accountant and feel like I should really volunteer.

For context, I have a 1yo and 3yo. I work full time with a long commute but have applied to go part time as the long days are killing me. Part of me thinks it would be silly to then sign up for something else having cut my paid hours! But at the same time I feel like I should really give something back. Whether it I possible at all will depend on the time commitment, if it is say 2-3 hours a week, yes,2 days obviously wouldn't be viable.

I keep reading about people doing voluntary work, but am wondering what you do, why and how much time it takes up.

If I am about to drop my hours is it unreasonable for me not to volunteer when I have the skills they need?

Ecclesiastes

I've had to cut my volunteering since we had DS as DPs hours are silly and our children need a parent

I used to be treasurer for a local chairty and it took 2-3 hours a month plus maybe another few hours every couple of months applying for grants.

Now its just 1 1/2 hours a week helping at Brownies