Why Volunteer? Volunteering allows for meaningful connections, sometimes in surprising ways. Here are a few ways volunteering can improve your life. A B Cs of Volunteering Advance your Career People who volunteer are more likely to be hired by employers! Volunteering...
Volunteering with a hospice is a guaranteed way to make an impact on another person’s life. Aleca Hospice has many patients that would love to have someone come and visit and just spend some time talking with them. Visits from volunteers bring joy, excitement, and a...
As an MSW (Master’s in Social Work) student at Arizona State University, I needed to find an internship placement to complete 480 required hours for this year. To me, it was more important to find a place that matched my career goals and interests. My initial interest...
Volunteering, by nature, is an altruistic act which provides support, companionship, and a variety of benefits that improve the quality of life for people in our community. Incidentally, volunteering reaps equal rewards for the person donating their time. The simple...
Did you know that volunteering is good for your health? Most people do not account for the benefits to the person volunteering, as it is considered an altruistic activity. The fact is that research shows there are multiple personal benefits for people who volunteer....