Last year on Memorial Day weekend I attended a party at my friend Daphne’s home in Morristown, New Jersey. She lives on Washington Valley Road near the old historic section of Morristown where George Washington had his headquarters. It was a beautiful day and we were sitting outside in lawn chairs when a couple arrived at the party with the most adorable, well mannered German Shepherd puppy. It turned out that they were volunteers for The Seeing Eye Puppy-Raising Program sponsored by The Seeing Eye,® Inc., the oldest existing dog guide school in the world.

Prior to a dog beginning training as a seeing-eye dog for the blind, it spends its time with a “foster family,” who give the dog love, gentle guidance, and consistent care. The couple seemed to be extremely happy. The husband would take the puppy with him to work each day. He worked for a cable company and was able to be with the dog all day every day. The wife was employed by The Seeing Eye, Inc., just up the road from my friend Daphne. These people spoke of how much they loved their work knowing that the puppies they raised would end up going to blind people.

There is no salary that can make up for the satisfaction brought to those who serve others and who are happily engaged in working for a good cause. The benefits of this type of work can be extraordinary. If you are the type of person who wants to be happy, there are hundreds of great causes that could use your help. You can craft a career that will bring you great happiness. The journey can begin by understanding yourself and then finding a cause that suits you. Good luck and happy hunting.