10 REASONS TO VOLUNTEER
1. Give the gift of helping others
2. Make a difference
3. Find a purpose
4. Enjoy a meaningful conversation
5. Explore new areas of interest
6. Meet amazing people
7. Get involved in the community
8. Expand your horizons
9. Get out of the house
10. Feel better about yourself
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Listening and talking
BRINGING MEALS
PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT
PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION
ORGANIZING AND CLEANING
Have a Heart
A well know phrase of Elizabeth Andrew says “volunteers don’t necessarily have the time; they just have the heart!”
Volunteer work can be extremely rewarding on a number of levels. While there are a variety of groups and places you can choose to share your time, many people turn to volunteering with seniors because of how much our seniors need and appreciate it. Volunteering with seniors not only benefits them because it gives them someone to talk to and spend time with, but those giving their time also reap the rewards.
EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE
If you’ve ever spent time with a senior citizen, you know they have some great stories to tell. While you may think they’re learning from you, you’re actually learning more from them. They can tell you about history because they’ve lived through it. Their knowledge is invaluable. Volunteer and see how much you can learn.
When you volunteer you are gaining experience when it comes to working with people. Although you are not earning money from it, volunteer work is something that can be put on a résumé, and looked favorably upon among potential employers.
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Whether they have loved ones around or not, the time you spend with them is meaningful. For some, it may be the only one-on-one interaction they receive. Knowing this should make you feel good about what you’re doing.
GAIN EXPERIENCE
When you volunteer you are gaining experience when it comes to working with people. Although you are not earning money from it, volunteer work is something that can be put on a résumé, and it’s something that is looked favorably upon among potential employers.
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