Why Volunteer?
- Experience personal growth, learning and satisfaction
- Pursue professional growth and development
- Create employment skills
- Expand your professional network
- Enjoy social interaction / meet new people
- Fulfill a sense of empathy / connection with a "cause"
- Be a part of positive change in your community
- Have fun
- Build personal empowerment and self-esteem
- Instill a value of giving and caring
- Complete education or work experience requirements
- Satisfaction
Things to Consider Before You Volunteer
- Ask yourself "What do I want or expect from a volunteering experience?" and "How much am I willing to give of myself?"
What are my talents, abilities and skills? - What do I want to achieve? Why am I volunteering?
- What kind of work would I be good at and/or willing to learn?
- What type of organization or "cause" would I like to contribute to?
- How much time do I have to give? When am I available?
- How long of a commitment am I willing to make?
- How far am I willing to travel? What are my transportation needs?
- What kind of environment would I prefer to work in? Indoors? Outdoors? Physical work?
