With that being said you can always volunteer your time to those in need.

Being able to answer questions about the area or property or to even volunteer information that I didn't think about.

Work on deals that can be financed by the seller (always ask for this), find partners with money, volunteer, etc.

If I would have known they were hosting one I'd have volunteered to speak. 

While you're thinking about it, consider this quote from Julius Caesar: "It is easier to find people who are willing to volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience."

Why overlay a generalized restriction on the entire community without volunteer participation?

I don't want to be pushy and I fear if I do ask they might not volunteer the details and it would leave me to get more pushy in asking.   

My goal is to eventually own and manage my own rentals.I have a full time job but I’m looking to volunteer or part time at property management company to gain more knowledge.

Hi,I’m looking to volunteer my time in exchange for training/ knowledge in real estate investing.

Well at heart is the only place I am young, I start collecting my first retirement check next year from the volunteer fireman's pension fund.