The Personal Benefits of Volunteering
Volunteering is a great activity. Volunteering allows you to help people in need, making their lives easier or better as a result. If you didn’t know, volunteering can have loads of benefits for you as well. While you may not realize it, volunteering allows you to...
Volunteering As A Family
Volunteering as a family can be a dynamic experience. Adults and children alike can grow from the enriching experience of volunteering together. There are a plethora of reasons to get involved as a family, from health benefits to better quality time as a cohesive...
Volunteering for Kids
Volunteering is one great way of helping others and fostering a sense of community. Some people do this later in life when they find that they finally have a surplus of time, but it’s a good idea to instill a sense of community stewardship early in children. While...
The Practice of Concentration
In a time of a consistent train of information, concentration can be incredibly difficult. In the workplace, interruptions occur every 11 minutes. Shockingly, at colleges and universities, some sort of disruption happens every three minutes. Whether notifications,...
The Art of Encouragement
Encouragement is one of the most effective and positive ways to spur others forward. Whether you're leading a business, instructing volunteers, or just showing up to work every day, knowing how to encourage others is incredibly important. Encouragement is the act of...
How To Be a Productive Volunteer
Volunteering is an incredible way to impact society. You can volunteer locally, nationally, or even globally. Volunteers are a necessity for a lot of businesses, organizations, and campaigns. When looking at how to volunteer, it's important to make the most of how you...
Impacting Your Community Without Donating Money
There are a lot of people that genuinely want to give back to their community but they don’t have the financial resources to donate money. While many nonprofits are constantly focused on raising funds to sustain the organization, they also need assistance in other...
How Entrepreneurs Can Impact Their Community
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you should consider opening your business with the intention of making a positive impact on your local community. You don't have to have a brick and mortar business, either. It doesn't matter if you decide that your business will...
How to Give Back During the Holidays
The holidays are a celebratory season that's usually spent with family. Traditionally, the holidays are a time to give and receive gifts from loved ones. However, holiday festivities can also be about giving to those less fortunate. Unfortunately, there are millions...
Getting Children Involved in the Community
Every parent wants to raise children who are thoughtful, kind, and considerate. Volunteering together as a family is an excellent way to communicate values to children and teach them to think about others. Even the smallest hands can make a big difference, and here...