10 Great Reasons to Volunteer
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| You'll Feel Good!
Benefits will include increased self-esteem, feeling appreciated for doing a worthwhile job and contributing something back to the community. All the typical reasons - all grounded in truth.
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Where Do You Want to Make a Difference?
Substance abuse, children, elderly, women, or perhaps problems in areas of health, education, environment or local crime? Pick what concerns you most, then focus your energy and talents to create change. Make good news!
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Gray Matters!
As a "seasoned" citizen, you've acquired a lifetime of knowledge, but more importantly you now have the wisdom, patience and understanding to put that knowledge to useful work for others. you are needed. What you have to contribute matters.
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Freedom of Choice!
Today, volunteering is a lot more than stuffing envelopes and licking stamps. your community needs your mind and your muscle. you can work alone or with other folks, at home or in the community, on your schedule. No need to dress up, unless of course you choose to!
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Join the "In Crowd"
Volunteers are special people. They are: In step, in touch, in style, involved. They are interested and interesting. Exactly the type of people you'll be proud to associate with. Why volunteer? It's the people!
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"Sharpen Your Saw"
As an old carpenter once said, "You've got to take time to sharpen your saw." Volunteering gives you the chance to maintain and increase your present talents, and the opportunity to learn a whole new world of skills.
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Retirement Has Nothing to do with Doing Nothing
For whatever reason (retirement, economics, health, loss of a loved one), some people retreat from life. They pull the covers over their heads. Volunteering can give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
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Chase Your Dream
You've always wanted to develop a skill - aspire to be an actor, learn a second language, or take up a musical instrument. Now is the time to live your dreams.
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Volunteering is Powerful Medicine
After tracking 2,700 seniors for over a decade, the medical community has documented what we already knew; there is a health benefit called "helper's high." Not only do volunteers feel healthier, they actually are healthier, with increased energy, lower blood pressure, less depression, and better sleeping habits. Volunteers receive more than they give.
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Bragging Rights!
As a volunteer, you can take pride in your accomplishments, even brag if you wish. Real bragging rights belong to your relatives, friends and neighbors who know (and perhaps have seen) how much you've given to help your community.
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