Money Moral Dilemma: Should I pay the charity for my cuppa?

aquarius02

I am surprised that you have even asked this question. How can you have the audacity to think that other voluteers, who do pay, should pay for your tea?

ziggycj

As someone who has worked and currently volunteers in the charity sector, the donation is optional. A lot of charities pay expenses which cover travel and food etc. If you'd like to you can donate but don't feel obliged to. It's kind of our way of saying thank you, like a staff benefit.

Fitzmichael

As posters have complained elsewhere, you should stop with these childish questions.
A dilemma is by definition a decision difficult to make because of serious arguments on both sides, whose relative weight with regard to consequences and here morality are hard to establish, and may therefore be clarified/illuminated by the assessments of others.
For me, though apparently not, to my despair, for some members of the human race, even the decision whether to give money to a charity for children or for animals is not a dilemma: I cannot find any logical, non-selfish reason to prefer animals to humans, especially children, so even less can I find (or could I be bothered to look for) rational arguments in this case. If you're really stressed at this difficulty, flip a coin and let chance (or some non-physical entity, if you believe in such) take the strain.

Jasper1

I can't believe they can't afford a cup of tea. You give up your time so I don't think it is unreasonable to have a cup of tea which costs pennies. Most of the people I know who work for charities get a free drink and depending on what they do even a free meal.

palina50

I volunteer and wouldnt dream paying for my drink. I run so many errands in my car and do not charge them for petrol. I also spend many hours per week helping them make money. I think it depends on each individual and their circumstances and the charity they are volunteering at.

frjack_2

You seem to be doing plenty, so I'd say you deserve a free cuppa, or two, during the day. Just my £0.02

Laurensalive

If someone works for free I would offer a free cup of tea. It is polite too. After all, this might make the volunteer more welcome. This means they might do a few more hours if needed.

Newly_retired

At the charity I work for, tea and coffee are provided free. Travel expenses are paid. Both staff and volunteers will provide cakes or biscuits from time to time.
As you are giving both your time and goods, you should not feel obliged to pay for your tea. But do so, if you can afford it, if it is bothering you.

Ebenezer_Screwj

Considering that this charity exists on handouts and other support it sounds extremely mean to charge for a cup of tea for the helpers. If I were you I would reduce your donations pro rata if you feel you have to pay them for refreshment.

JayD

Seriously?

Would a few pence be so hard to give?

Of course you should pay at least a little something towards your cuppa.