It is motivation, the volunteers said, to keep Republican control.

Both volunteers said they got personal satisfaction from the work.

But the volunteers say they have established a working relationship with the bees.

If the volunteers say we'd like to just go independently on our way, fine.

Many volunteers say the right trip can add much value to their lives.

But several volunteers said the emphasis is on the work.

Some volunteers from Equitable said the children needed to get away.

Some volunteers said their research had sparked an interest in planning.

Still, all the volunteers said they would do it again.

"He just jumped out of the car and walked for five minutes," the volunteer said.