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Ten Ways Volunteering Benefits Older Adults

By Anita Finley, MPS
Have you ever volunteered to help your 6. Leaving a legacy or a footprint in the
family, friends, an organization that provides space that your volunteering has made. You
assistance or friendship? If so, you know are not forgotten when people depend on
how good it feels knowing you have made a you.
difference in one or more lives. You will hear 7. Fun days evolve when volunteering. Lots
so many “thank you’s.” of laughter, adventure and appreciation.
All people enjoy making a difference and 8. Families love to know that their elders
as one ages, less is called upon them to par- are volunteering and staying busy. It keeps
ticipate. That is why volunteering is a plea- them from worrying about you.
sure for both the volunteer and the recipient. 9. Getting up and out of the house,
Here are some of the benefits that volun- dressed up and ready to join the world.
teers can receive for this activity. Nothing to do and nowhere to go are a per-
1. Clear thinking and responsibility. Time fect recipe for depression.
has passed many people by without having to use their brain to 10. Self-satisfaction goes a long way. Many people don’t get this feel-
accomplish new things. ing unless they are being useful. Volunteering is a special thing to do.
2. Reduce stress by staying All people enjoy making a difference and as one I’m sure I have forgotten some
occupied with assisting others. No positive things that volunteers feel,
time to worry about things that ages, less is called upon them to participate. so if you can add to my list, please
may happen. That is why volunteering is a pleasure for both write me at srlife@gate.net and let
3. Time marches on more quick- the volunteer and the recipient. me know!
ly when there are meaningful activ- The COO of The Volen Center,
ities, so no more sitting around watching the clock move slowly. Jared Policano, and staff are so dedi cated, working tirelessly, con-
4. Good health follows those who are active. Walking around to tinuing to make The Volen Center’s programs special. The Board of
satisfy the volunteering duties can provide good exercise. Directors are also volunteers overseeing the continued effectiveness
5. Making friends easily. When people are working together of this not-for-profit organization. Why don’t you call them at 561-395-
and cooperating with one another, talking is easier and friendships 8920 or go online to volencenter.com and ask for a tour. You will be as
occur. Even romance is possible. impressed as I am!

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