Volunteering provides me with
freedom from obligation and gives me a great sense of purpose. Anytime you
enjoy a recreational activity, like being outside or spending time with others,
it's important to know that those times are what living is all about. Outside
of work and school (those can be fun!), what you choose when you are free to do
whatever you want is what really defines you. In my own experience volunteering
has introduced me to some of the greatest people in my life, and has provided
some of the greatest times I've ever had. While the only thing you may be
giving up is time, I always feel like wherever I help out it completely
reciprocated back to me. Whatever help I provide comes back to help myself, by
making me feel happy and accomplished. These beneficial feelings that can be
felt from simply helping out will create an overall sense of well-being, and
trickle into other parts of your life. It puts time and energy into
perspective, and alleviates the feeling of "being on the clock".
Overall, it's the people you encounter that make volunteering such a blast.
There are always ample places to help out, regardless of where you live and
what you can offer, so why not make some new friends and open some doors to
life!
-
Marc
If you would like to read the April 2013 newsletter on Volunteerism click the link below.
Thanks for reading! :)
