I appreciate the concern. I was talking about something kind of in between (I'm doing alright for myself and my family, but I'd like to do more for others): In the past when I've been in between engineering jobs, I've tried applying to nonprofits and charities that generally have a "call for help" message in perpetuity about themselves.

I've never gotten a response to a job application nor a follow-up conversation about other ways I could be helpfully put to use. I don't know anything about running a non-profit but I am left to assume that the cost and difficulty of managing (and paying) additional people outweighs the "help us; get involved!" messaging you often see from the outside. ...or maybe their stance is actually "just donate money and go away" but they don't say that.

I don't know, but it definitely creates some dissonance for someone like me. "get involved get involved!" okay here I am, let's go! ...crickets...