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January 2010
October 2009
25 February 2010 - Volunteering
Why volunteer?
Giving is one of the reasons why
people volunteer. Personal contributions to others and to their
communities bring feelings of self-fulfillment and the knowledge that
they have made a difference. As a volunteer, you give part of
yourself–your time, energy, skills and
feelings. But volunteering isn’t
just about giving of yourself; it’s about saying thank you to the
countless others who in some way have made your life richer and better
through donations of their time and effort. As a volunteer, you also
reap personal benefits and enhance your personal growth. Some of the
many things you gain from volunteering are as follows:
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Intellectually and emotionally
fulfilling
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Acquire job-related skills
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Have fun
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Improve job opportunities
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Give back to community
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Invest spare time
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Learn a skill
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Meet new people
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Improve your resume
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Feel good about yourself
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Forget your own troubles
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Teach your children about community
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Make a difference
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Feelings of accomplishment
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Gain a better understanding of people
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Learn about motivating others
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Gain skills in dealing with different
situations
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Improve communication skills
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Make a friend
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Gain a new perspective
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Learn more about an issue
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Learn new skills
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Get out of the house
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Take action on something you believe
in
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Voice your opinion
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Support an important cause or issue
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Get involved
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Flexible Hours
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Most of all
... volunteers make a difference in the quality of life of others
What's YOUR reason? A great opportunity is waiting for you! Call or
stop in to see how you can get involved in a wonderful cause that not
only will benefit yourself but the community we live in.
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