Volunteering is Good For Your Health
(Source: The Health Benefits of Volunteering by the Corporation for National & Community Services)
- Volunteers report greater life satisfaction and lower rates of depression
- Volunteers tend to live longer than those who do not volunteer
- Older volunteers experience even greater health benefits, such as improved physical and mental health
- States where volunteer rates are higher tend to have lower mortality rates and incidences of heart disease
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Volunteering Benefits the Workplace
(Source: UnitedHealthcare and VolunteerMatch survey)
- 84% agree that “more people would volunteer if their employers helped provide the means and the motivation”
- 81% agree that “volunteering with work colleagues has strengthened our relationships”
- 76% agree that “I feel better about my employer because of their involvement in my volunteer activities”
- 88% agree that volunteering provides networking and career development opportunities
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Volunteering Benefits Children
(Source: United Way)
- Enhances psychological, social, and intellectual development
- Promotes healthy lifestyle and choices
- Teaches responsibility and helps children to develop empathy
- Creates a lifelong ethic of service
- Develops skills in leadership, problem solving, organization, etc.
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Volunteering Benefits You Personally
- Build or enhance your resume
- Gain work experience
- Build a network
- Meet new friends
- Give back to your community
- It feels great!
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