Volunteering

 Forms can be submitted to Ms. Pat in room C103 and she will track the students’ hours.

Here are the top 10 reasons why volunteering is good for students:

#10: It’s good for you.

Volunteering provides physical and mental rewards. It:

• Reduces stress: Experts report that when you focus on someone other than yourself, it interrupts usual tension-producing patterns.
• Makes you healthier: Moods and emotions, like optimism, joy, and control over one’s fate, strengthen the immune system.

 #9: It saves resources.

Volunteering provides valuable community services so more money can be spent on local improvements.

 #8: Volunteers gain professional experience.

• It can lead to future career opportunities and enhance your cv

#7: It brings people together.

As a volunteer you assist in:

• Uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal
• Building camaraderie and teamwork

#6: It promotes personal growth and self-esteem.

Understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy. 

#5: Volunteering strengthens your community and your school

As a volunteer you help:

• Support families in need
• Improve school spirit by getting involved in planning events and activities
• Beautify the community (park cleanups, building and caring for gardens )

#4: You learn a lot.

Volunteers learn things like these:

• Self: Volunteers discover hidden talents that may change your view on your self-worth.
• Community: Volunteers gain knowledge of local resources available to solve community needs.

#3: You get a chance to give back.

Giving back makes you feel good and increases your self esteem. 

#2: Volunteering encourages civic responsibility.

Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it. 

#1: You make a difference.

Every person counts!