Rewards of Volunteering

Volunteering offers many rewards. In addition to improving your community and advancing causes that are important to you, volunteering can help you develop and grow as a person.

Other rewards and benefits of volunteering include:

• Establish networking contacts and meet new people
• Learn or develop skills
• Share your skills with others
• Enhance your résumé and gain work experience
• Build self-esteem and self-confidence
• Provide a sense of accomplishment
• Show your concern for the community
• Make a difference in someone’s life

Many people also find that volunteering is a great way to express gratitude for help they received from an organization in the past.