Community Outreach, and Life Skills

Volunteers are often the glue that holds a community together. Because of their commitment to helping and serving others in need, the impact on communities are enormous. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community (as well as others) and make it a better place.

Volunteering is a two-way street, and it can benefit you and your family as much as the cause you choose to support. Dedicating your time as a volunteer helps you make new friends, expand your network, and boost your social skills.

The skills you learn while volunteering can be an invaluable life experience, which can enhance your overall ability to communicate with others. People who volunteer vary widely, with individuals that come from different social and economic backgrounds, to community leaders as well as corporate professionals.

If you’re considering a new career, volunteering can help you get experience in your area of interest and meet people in the field. Even if you’re not planning on changing careers, volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace. 

These skills include oral communication and writing skills, teamwork, project planning, task management, problem solving, and organizational skills. By honing in on these skill sets a volunteer position can become a valuable life coaching experience as well.