Volunteering for the Soul

VOLUNTEERING FOR THE SOUL Volunteering is the act of helping others and donating your time, talents, or skills. It comes in many different forms, but it is easily one of the most beneficial and rewarding uses of free time. Here's some reasons why: You are changing lives. Volunteering offers connect with people and businesses to change their daily struggles into daily accomplishments. you the chance to CHANGING IVES 1 You are becoming more involved in your community and its changes. Volunteering provides an opportunity for you to become more invested in your city and its people. You are supporting those that support you. Volunteering gives back to the companies and individuals that gave to you and your schools in order to help you succeed. 3 You get to know yourself. 4 Volunteering allows you to find your passions and talents. You are strengthening your community. Volunteer opportunities benefit families (daycare), improve schools (tutoring), help troubled youth (mentoring), and keep your community beautiful. You gain confidence. 6. Volunteering allows you to experience things you haven't previously so you feel more confident going into different situations. You make connections. Volunteering can get your foot in the door to companies with rigorous hiring requirements or internship opportunities. 7. You get professional experience. Depending on your type of volunteer work, 8 you could gain valuable computer, filing, or writing skills. In every volunteer position, there is also the gain of professionalism and communication ability. Your time is valuable. Volunteering allows for the saving of resources. These resources are then put 9 to use to research or help with more urgent, non-volunteer problems. You are healthier. 10 Volunteering reduces stress and releases endorphins (the happy emotions). If these facts aren't enough to convince you to volunteer, then go out there and try it. The excess of happiness and optimism that you will receive for providing people with your service will be able to convince you. Happy volunteering! The Jehn G Rumges Se. CHARITABLE FOUNDATION rangosfoundation.org LO 2]