Is volunteering at a retirement home/nursing home lame?

Question

I told my friends I want to volunteer at a senior home and they said why would you do such a lame thing and they said is that why you act like such a old lady?

Answer 1

No it's not Lame at all. I think it's a great thing that you're wanting to volunteer to help others.

Answer 2

Not at all.

I think it's great that you want to volunteer to help others out.