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Great Examples Of Volunteering And Community Service

By Anita Finley, MPS
Over the many months, I have been searching for ways to entice Many people participate in
and encourage our readers and their families, young and old, to volun- community service because they
teer somewhere, some place, with someone. Actually, I have become enjoy helping others and improv-
obsessed with the idea, since I know it is the one opportunity that cre- ing their community.
ates a win-win for everyone. Some people are shy, some gregarious, There are numerous benefits
others may be small in frame and then there are the giants. Everyone to participating in community
is desirable when it comes to volunteering. service, both for yourself and
Are you interested in performing community service? Do you others. Below are some of the
want examples of ser- most important benefits of vol-
vice projects you can do? unteering:
Community service is a ★ Gives you a way to help others
great way to help others ★ Helps improve your community
and improve your com- ★ Can be a way to meet new friends
munity, and it can also ★ Often results in personal growth
help you gain skills and ★ Gives you a way to gain work experience and learn more about
experience to share with certain jobs
your family and friends...a As a gerontologist, I am particularly interested in having you volun-
bonus is self esteem. As teer at a senior center. My choice is the Volen Center because I know
one ages, with less to do it intimately and it is 100% well run, has exciting programs and knows
and to be heard, volunteers never are without stories and pride for how to utilize volunteers. There are organizations looking for volunteers
their service. but don’t know how to use their service effectively. The Volen Center
To help you get started, here are community service ideas to help to volunteers are happy and committed.
consider volunteering.
Community service is work done by a person or group of people that The COO of The Volen Center, Jared Policano, and staff are so
benefits others. It is often done near the area where you live, so your dedi cated, working tirelessly, continuing to make The Volen Center’s
own community reaps the benefits of your work. You do not get paid programs special. The Board of Directors are also volunteers oversee-
to perform community service, but volunteer your time. ing the continued effectiveness of this not-for-profit organization. Why
Community service can help many different groups of people: don’t you call them at 561-395-8920 or go online to volencenter.com
children, senior citizens, people with disabilities, even animals and and ask for a tour. You will be as impressed as I am!
the environment.

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