Our
world benefits from all of the good works that volunteers do. Did you ever stop
to realize however, some of the benefits volunteering brings to you, yourself,
also?
Here
is a list of my top 10 reasons why volunteering is a great thing to do for
yourself:
1.
Volunteering builds self-confidence.
2.
Volunteering helps you learn new skills.
3.
Volunteering helps you meet new people and make new friends.
4.
Volunteering with your friends and family members helps to build stronger bonds
and relationships with the people that you care about.
5.
Volunteering keeps you healthy and helps to maintain positive mental health.
6.
Volunteering helps you learn more about important social issues in your
community.
7.
Volunteering helps you to develop a great understanding and appreciation about
diversity and other cultures.
8.
Volunteering helps you share a lifetime of experience.
9.
Volunteering helps build a common bond with others in our community. (Instead
of discussing the football game, or the weather, with someone new who you meet,
trying telling them about the volunteer projects that you do.
10.
Volunteering with our children helps to teach them important values. Be a role
model for your children. Show them how important it is to volunteer!
So
the next time you step out the door to get involved in a project in your
community remember, volunteering is not just great for our communities. It is a
great activity that keeps you happy and healthy too!
Devorah
Vineburg is the lead staff professional at the Volunteer Center of Brown
County, Green Bay, WI, in the areas of training, consultation and technical
assistance to nonprofit agencies.
Her website Crafty Community Connections located at http://www.craftycommunityconnection.com is an excellent resource of ideas for craft and volunteer service projects that can be donated to local people, agencies and charities as a community service. It is a great resources for crafters, kids, teachers, scouts, youth groups, Sunday Schools, parents and friends.
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