I did. What I am saying is that to me, the main thrust of your posts thus far seem to imply and enforce the perception that anyone on employment benefits seems to be sitting on their arse watching Trisha or some such.
Yes, there is voluntary work, there are the samaritans et al. but some people manage to 'do' stuff i.e. actively attempt things to create their own situation and opportunities even outside the traditional remits of voluntary work and the things that you list. And take it from one who knows, some of the things that pass themselves off as 'adult training' and/or 'retraining' would make your toes curl. Now we are talking pointless and demeaning.