Thinking of becoming a volunteer? See a list of reasons that will help you make up your mind.

It's good for you.
    Volunteering provides physical and mental rewards.

    Experts report that when you focus on someone other than yourself, it interrupts usual tension-producing patterns.
It makes you healthier

    Moods and emotions, like optimism, joy, and control over one's fate, strengthen the immune system.
It saves resources.
    Volunteering provides valuable community services so more money can be spent on local improvements and for providing more services to the needy.
Volunteers gain professional experience.
    You can test out a career.
It brings people together.
    As a volunteer you assist in:
    Uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal
    Building camaraderie and teamwork
It promotes personal growth and self esteem.
    Understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy.
Volunteering strengthens your community.
    As a volunteer you help:
    Support families (daycare and eldercare)
    Improve schools (tutoring, literacy)
    Support youth (mentoring and after-school programs)
You learn a lot.
    Volunteers learn things like these:
    Self: Volunteers discover hidden talents that may change their view on self-worth.
    Government: Through working with local non-profit agencies, volunteers learn about the functions and operation of our government.
    Community: Volunteers gain knowledge of local resources available to solve community needs.
You get a chance to give back.
    People like to support community resources that they use themselves or that benefit people they care about.
Volunteering encourages civic responsibility.
    Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it.
You make a difference.
    Every person counts!
    While blessing others, you will be blessed beyond measure!