Why Volunteer

There are many reasons why you should volunteer:

• Use a skill or talent 
• Make a difference through positive contribution
• Gain professional experience
• Feel better about yourself
• Act upon your spiritual beliefs
• Meet friendly action-minded people
• Attain personal growth
• Have a more balanced life
• Give back to the community
• Increase your awareness of issues
• Act on your altruistic values
• Seek social justice
• Make important networking contacts
• Learn or develop skills
• Gain work experience
• Build self-esteem and self-confidence
• Improve health
• Meet people from other backgrounds
• To share expertise
• Broaden your individual network
• Discover your own potential
• Build on your abilities
• Build your resume
• Enjoy giving of yourself
• Help others
• Make a difference
• Find a purpose
• Enjoy meaningful conversation
• Feel involved by contributing to a cause that you care about
• Use your skills in a productive way
• Explore new areas of interest
• Expand your horizons
• Feel needed and valued
• Make a difference in someone's life
• Get to know your community
• Gain leadership and interpersonal skills
• Enhance your current skills.