What is volunteering, and why is it important?

When you look at the reasons why volunteering is important, it's not only about the impacts we can make in the lives of those less fortunate but the role it can play in making us more tolerant individuals and giving towards the global community. read more

Volunteering is working without pay by choice (without being tricked or coerced), often for a nonprofit organization. It’s important because it enables the nonprofit to do its charitable work on a much lower budget for salaries/labor. read more

Volunteer work is important for your health. The Corporation for National and Community Service says that volunteering improves psychological and physical health. Volunteers reap the benefits of feeling a personal sense of accomplishment while building social networks that, in turn, support them in times of stress. read more