The Volunteer, by Mark Tulin – Friday Flash Fiction
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The Volunteer, by Mark Tulin “Do you have anything planned for today?” the barista asked the customer waiting for a latte. The lady said that she's headed for her volunteer job at a homeless walk-in shelter. “What do you do there?” “Serve meals, play cards, and whatever's needed.” “Must be nice to do something good?” A homeless man interrupts the women. "Excuse me, ma'am, can you spare a cup of coffee?" The barista told the man that she couldn't give out free drinks; it's against company policy. The volunteer smiled. "It's your lucky day, sir. I know where you can get coffee and a donut."
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Good one 😊
Thanks Elaine
That’s perfection!
Thank you. There’s an angel for everyone. 🙂
That is really lovely!
Thanks. 🙂
It often takes so little to lift up another in need.
Yes, if we’re mindful and as open as the volunteer. 🙂🙂
Thank you for the uplifting day brightener. *smiling*
Glad I could do it, Liz
🙂
I love this tribute to practical kindness.
Yes, kindness plus some real help.
Classic! I love the volunteer’s response to the homeless man. With the money the coffee houses make, they could spare a cup or two if it’s asked for nicely. You never know how you’ll effect someone like that.
Yeah, some probably do but most don’t.
Nice read 👌
Thank you, Kritika