I have been active in a civic organization for two decades. It has been a burden. The reason is that there is a lot of work involved in doing good, and so few people willing to do it. I sincerely wish that all these people who seem to be looking for some outlet to do something that would make a difference would look into civic organizations.
I’d join something but between the office, the spouse, my things get little to no attention.
On paper, I’m a member of a few things. The newest is the American Motors Owners Association. I ordered a shirt.
Once in a while, I help the church crowd put in a wheelchair ramp. Mostly grunt labor. Not much of a carpenter.