We were talking about volunteering at a meeting, and I agreed to give a little testimonial on the benefits of volunteering.   Contributing to the community is what makes me really feel like I'm a part of it and it provides a chance to get to know new people.  While I'm often tempted to leave an oneg without helping clean up, putting dishes away in the kitchen makes me feel like I'm at home, and don't most of us want that from our synagogue, that it should feel like our home?