The holidays are peak time for volunteers, but how about the rest of the year?

Thanksgiving Day kicks off a wave of volunteers stirred by the holiday spirit, but those in charge of local charities say they'd rather have that help at other times of the year.

The holidays are peak time for volunteers, but how about the rest of the year?
Brother John Neuffer of St Francis Ministries, with members of the Thoroughbreds Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club and other volunteers serving a Thanksgiving meal.

Thanksgiving Day kicks off a wave of volunteers stirred by the holiday spirit, but those in charge of local charities say they'd rather have that help at other times of the year.

(Image credit: Andrew Stelzer for NPR)