Volunteering is a very rewarding experience and it’s important to give back to the community. It can be hard at times to find room in one’s schedule to volunteer but it’s important to make the effort. While friends and coworkers go off on expensive vacations this summer, consider taking the time to volunteer and help a cause in or outside of the community

1. 5 REASONS TO
VOLUNTEER THIS
SUMMER
DR. LORI GORE GREEN

2. Best Way to
Spend the
Summer
It can be hard at times to find room in
one’s schedule to volunteer but it’s
important to make the effort. While
friends and coworkers go off on
expensive vacations this summer,
consider taking the time to volunteer and
help a cause in or outside of the
community

3. Volunteering
Helps Health
A great way to achieve a healthier mind this
summer is by volunteering. It’s even been
shown that volunteers live longer than non-
volunteers. Volunteers who start at a young age
are much more likely to continue volunteering
throughout their life and after retirement. When
older people volunteer, it helps them to stay
active and keep physically functional longer.

4. Educational
Benefits
The old saying goes, “you learn something new every day”. It’s important to learn something
new and meaningful, which is exactly what volunteering can do. Volunteering gives the
opportunity to learn more about a new cause, experience a different culture, and meet new
people all while making a difference. Many people who volunteer often discover new
passions and talents. To gain new experience and discover a new mindset, use the summer
to volunteer.

5. There will always be a need for
more volunteers. The more
volunteers there are, the more
awareness that can be spread and
a greater chance of a difference
being made.
To be put simply, the more people
who volunteer their time and
effort for free, the more money the
organization can put into those
who need help. There are tons of
organizations looking for help and
need volunteers this summer to
help make a difference.
Help is
Always
Needed

6. Improving
Society
There are many mission-
driven organizations like
museums or social service
organizations that need
volunteers to fulfill their
mission.
These are organizations that
have goals of improving
society and need the help
of volunteers. They hold
fundraisers and raise
awareness from causes all
around the world to helping
communities closer to
home.