Volunteering Triples Impact

My world has been positively impacted by the power of voluntarism from childhood.  My precious Mama was the perpetual room mother for at least one child each year, helping countless teachers expand their impact and benefiting innumerable classmates.  She was ever present for the many opportunities that our church needed and provided.  She met numerous needs in her active leadership roles with Junior Auxiliary.  And her remarkable impact continues through P.E.O.

Not everyone is so fortunate to have a volunteer role model.  I am most grateful that I've always known that one of our responsibilities is to assist others.

Volunteering is good for our conscience, community and career.  First and second, we know that we feel good when we help others. But, one of the additional benefits of volunteering is career enhancing.  Volunteering:

•  makes a difference in the lives of others
• distinguishes those who serve others
• has the potential to hone new skills
• provides leadership development opportunities
• expands networks