IT'S TIME TO PUT IN THE WORK TO IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITY
People can accomplish more together than any of us can on our own.
Why Volunteer In The Community?
There are many reasons to get involved in our town. Whether you want to steer change in the community, bring in new voices, or share your own perspective.
Favorite things about Volunteering?
What are the fun, joyful, and most meaningful parts of volunteering in your community? Volunteers describe their favorite things about being involved in their community's Heart & Soul effort.
Are We a Good Fit For Your Time & Talents
Offering opportunities for everyone in the community to contribute their skills and voice in some way. Volunteers reflect on why their involvement with Community Heart & Soul was a good fit for their time, talents, and interests.
BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING: THE HAPPINESS EFFECT
Helping others kindles happiness, as many studies have demonstrated. When researchers at the London School of Economics examined the relationship between volunteering and measures of happiness in a large group of American adults, they found the more people volunteered, the happier they were, according to a study in Social Science and Medicine. Compared with people who never volunteered, the odds of being “very happy” rose 7% among those who volunteer monthly and 12% for people who volunteer every two to four weeks. Among weekly volunteers, 16% felt very happy—a hike in happiness comparable to having an income of $75,000–$100,000 versus $20,000, say the researchers.
Adapted with permission from Simple Changes, Big Rewards: A Practical, Easy Guide for Healthy, Happy Living, a special health report published by Harvard Health Publications.
Volunteering connects you to others.
Volunteering helps you make new contacts.
Volunteering increases your social and relationship skills.
Volunteering as a family - Setting an example.
Volunteering is good for your mind and body.
Volunteering increases self-confidence.
Volunteering combats depression.
Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy.
I HAVE LIMITED MOBILITY - CAN I STILL VOLUNTEER?
Whether due to a lack of transportation, time constraints, a disability or other reasons, many people prefer to volunteer via phone or computer. There are still many ways you can get involved! Let us know your strengths and we will get you engaged. If you think home-based volunteering might be right for you, reach out and ask what some of the possibilities might be.