Volunteering can help you:

• Make important networking contacts
• Learn or develop skills
• Teach your skills to others
• Enhance your résumé
• Gain work experience
• Build self-esteem and self-confidence
• Improve your health
• Meet new people
• Feel needed and valued
• "Pay-it-forward" if you've received help from someone else in the past
• Set an example of "community spirit in action"
• Make a difference in someone’s life

If you're ready to search for local volunteer possibilities right now, click here!
(or you can call 522-7931)

Be selective
Think about what matters to you, and about where you want to spend your time. Choosing opportunities that make you feel good while helping others builds stronger communities, and enriches your own life at the same time.

Choose carefully
United Way of the Midlands' Volunteer Resource Center and others work with volunteers and local nonprofits to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults and seniors. When you work with the VRC, you can feel confident about the quality of the opportunity you choose and about the organization you donate your time to support.

Research causes that are important to you
Whether it's helping children achieve their potential, helping families become financially stable, or improving people’s health, find out what cause is closest to your heart and make a difference.

Consider the skills you have to offer
Would you like to write an agency's newsletter? Or would you rather build a house? Find something you enjoy doing and enhance your skills through volunteering.

Learn something new
Volunteering can also teach you valuable new skills that you can use in other parts of your life. For example, learning how to handle crisis calls may help you communicate better.

Don't over-commit your time right away
Stick to a volunteering schedule that makes sense for you and leaves you time to enjoy the activity.

Consider volunteering as a family or a group
Group volunteering is a wonderful way to bond with your family or co-workers. Not only will you create lasting memories, but you will help someone in need.

HERE'S A LINK TO OUR LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SITE. 
(or you can call 522-7931)

Good luck, and thanks for LIVING UNITED!