A presentation on how volunteering can be beneficial to those who volunteer.

By: Erika Adams

VolunteerFor

Benefits

Meet New People

Meet New PeopleMake friends with the people in

your community.Develop better communication

skills.Create long-lasting friendships.Find the one-true-love.

Improves Health

Improves HealthFights depression.Improves self-confidence.Improves self-satisfaction.Reduces risk of heart disease and

chronic pain.Increases life expectancy.

Increased Skills

Increased SkillsNewly learned skills that could

help with career.◦Communication◦Teamwork◦Leadership◦Managing

Explore New Interest

Explore New InterestLearn about new hobbies

◦Gardening◦Hiking◦Arts and Crafts◦Cooking

Live a more fulfilling life through discovering new hobbies and activities.

Fun

FunFamilies get to have fun together

and enjoy time with one another.Teenagers find better alternatives

for their free time.

Other Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteering looks great on any resume for college or job applications.

Children grow up learning how to become better adults.

Adults that have no children or children that have grown up and moved out will have fulfillment in their lives through volunteering.

Volunteering Benefits EveryoneThose receiving the volunteer

work are given a chance to make their lives right.

Troubled teens get the help they need to stay out of trouble and away from drugs and alcohol.

Adults also get help in staying away from drugs and alcohol.

Giving blood can save the lives of many people.

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CitationsDaniel, Harri. "Benefits of

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Saison, M.S.W, Joanna, Melinda Smith, M.A, and Gina Kemp, M.A. "Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits." HelpGuide. N.p., Feb 2012. Web. 8 May. 2012. <web>.