These volunteers, who need qualities of affinity and perseverance rather than any specialized abilities in particular, might be described as "humdrum" volunteers. Today they are to be found everywhere in schools, hospitals and women's social groups.
這類著重親和力、耐性，而不需要太專業技能的義工，可稱為「家常式」義工，目前遍佈在各學校、醫院、婦女社團等。