...... the more I contributed, the more I received. The result was a "win" for me. I was volunteering for SAR for the very same reasons any of us indulge in any activity - we derive a net benefit......
I agree with hikermor and NightHiker. I volunteer with a local SAR group for two reasons. Foremost, is that I really like the people who join these groups. It is a very self selecting group. They are the sort of people I like to hang with. And I like using my skills and experience to give something back to the community. I'm getting a bit old for this sort of thing, but I will keep on participating as long as I can, in whatever way I can.