remarked that his top reasons for volunteering included “camaraderie, fun…and the look you get when you tell people you volunteer at a cemetery as a tour guide”. At such a distinctive place, you can come across lots of folks that share your unique interests as well as those who always seem a little surprised by what you do. Volunteering in a cemetery can be weird and wonderful. included that “people with a love of history and Atlanta can’t find a better place to scratch that itch.” remarks, “history without the boring classroom.” Walt H. Oakland shares the triumphs and tragedies of our city from the poignant perspectives of those who claim it as their eternal home and provides an interesting setting to learn and reflect. Oakland reflects the history of Atlanta unlike any other place in the city, and it’s the perfect site to learn about every side of that story. It’s also a fun form of civic engagement the more I understand about my city’s past, the more context I have for how to be part of its present and future.” Paige S., “ love as a way to engage in hospitality and ‘share my city’ with neighbors and visitors.
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