Question

whats the payoff that keeps volunteers using their own tme to help their communities?

Answer 1

The payoff is knowing that you have worked hard on your own time and have made a difference in someones life for the better. It is only considered a "payoff" if you are actually willing to sacrifice your own time to better the community or another individual.

Answer 2

Is that what you are looking for?

Answer 3

Having pride in one's community and the feeling of having a valid voice in community meetings.