Can you truly say that making others happy and improving quality of life isn’t reason enough?

We spend so much time in this community that it’s really only right that we take our opportunities to give back to the community and to those children who are its future.

Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community, whether on the global scale or small-town. It affects the people who live here and encourages others to step up to the plate to work towards a more efficient, more sustainable, and more livable society.

Volunteering provides valuable community services so more money can be spent on local improvements. It keeps cost lower and allows everyone to be involved.

When you volunteer, oftentimes, you find yourself working in teams. Teamwork allows for building camaraderie and lasting friendships that bloom out of shared experiences and values. As well, as a volunteer, you assist in uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal.

Sometimes the most valuable lessons are taught out of the classroom. Applying hands-on experience and volunteering are among the most valuable assets achieved, so it’s important to get involved early to optimize these opportunities.

No really, it is! Volunteering allows you to reduce stress and boost your immune system. Experts report that when you focus on someone other than yourself, it interrupts usual tension-producing patterns. As well, moods and emotions, such as optimism, joy, and garnering control of one’s fate can help to strengthen the immune system.

Between exploring a new set of surroundings, you learn more about the world beyond the context of your day-to-day life. It leaves you free to gain new experiences and garner new interests. Volunteering is a great way to delve into a unique career path or new hobbies you may never had seen yourself taking.

To put it simply: doing good looks good. It should not be your main reasoning, but it sure helps, whether you are applying to college, for a job or career advancement.

Stuck in a rut? When life becomes static, we lose interest in the day-to-day. Get up, get active, and watch as your perspective changes. Suddenly you have new meaning and the run-of-the-mill is no more.