Hearts & MindsSM - Information for ChangeSM Why Volunteer How you benefit while helping others

Volunteering is not merely a charitable gift. It can be a valuable personal experience too.

This can range from time at your local shelter or tutoring young children to traveling the world on new adventures.

Your time, skills and dedication are some of the most important contributions you can make – and may amount to more than you realize.

A popular - and valuable - activity
Today, more than 83 million American adults volunteer. Their time is valued at $239 billion dollars.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to utilize and sharpen your personal and professional talents as well as broaden your range of knowledge and skills.

If you are looking to break into a specific industry, volunteering can also provide you with valuable connections and skills for that profession.

A wide range of choices
The best part about volunteering is that you have a nearly unlimited supply of options to choose from. You can follow a lifelong passion or discover a new one! You’ll find more than 850 places to choose on our volunteering links pages and those can connect you with thousands more.

The people you will meet, the experiences you will have, and the good you will accomplish can prove invaluable, both to you and the people you are helping.

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Article by Christina Grammenos
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