this is the international year of the volunteer. i have no work and the phrase "well you can always volunteer" causes me shortness of breath. actually just the "v" word is enough as it seems my assistant position in sound editing has been turned over to a living-with-my-parents volunteer who will eventually get paid. i however, am broke, have to pay rent and cannot afford paying to work. isn't volunteering for folks that can afford the time and money? to give because they can?