{"id":1289,"date":"2016-03-08T12:48:48","date_gmt":"2016-03-08T16:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cms-blog.campusbooks.com\/?p=1289"},"modified":"2016-03-08T12:48:48","modified_gmt":"2016-03-08T16:48:48","slug":"why-volunteering-regularly-is-great","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.campusbooks.com\/blog\/why-volunteering-regularly-is-great\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Volunteering Regularly Is Great"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Remember that one time you volunteered? You were probably busy all day and when you were done, you were exhausted but you felt great. You might not think there&#8217;s room in your schedule to make volunteering a regular part of your life, but there are some reasons you should try to squeeze it into your weekly or monthly routine.<\/p>\n<div class=\"getty embed image\" style=\"background-color: #fff; display: inline-block; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; color: #a7a7a7; font-size: 11px; width: 100%; max-width: 253px;\">\n<div style=\"padding: 0; margin: 0; text-align: left;\"><a style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/131188731\" target=\"_blank\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"overflow: hidden; position: relative; height: 0; padding: 66.469428% 0 0 0; width: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"display: inline-block; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0;\" src=\"\/\/embed.gettyimages.com\/embed\/131188731?et=D5BF3SeASMRoY2AafHSexA&amp;viewMoreLink=on&amp;sig=mSS4Ba12CQxnMrCe3IkFWu9uZPWJiaFB6g38uXNfBpg=\" width=\"253\" height=\"168\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Personal Satisfaction<\/h2>\n<p>Which causes matter to you? Perhaps you&#8217;re personally moved by animals that have been abused, people who lack food security or permanent shelter, or individuals who struggle with a particular illness. Get in touch with your cause and connect with an organization in your local community that would welcome your service. You&#8217;ll be able to have a meaningful share in something that really matters to you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Your Health<\/h2>\n<p>Volunteering is good for you!<\/p>\n<p>If you struggle with depression or low self-esteem, regular volunteering might be the boost you need to brighten up your outlook. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/depression\/how-volunteering-can-lessen-depression-and-extend-your-life.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Everyday Health<\/a> cited a research paper that claims volunteering is connected to increased well-being, lessened depression, and even a reduced risk of dying. It is possible that volunteering is a mental-health super-medicine because of the social connections it helps you forge or simply because helping others usually comes with a sense of happiness.<\/p>\n<p>Your brain isn&#8217;t the only part of your body that benefits when you volunteer. Many volunteer opportunities involve physical labor. Whether you&#8217;re cleaning up a local park, playing football with disadvantaged kids, or lending a hand at the homeless shelter, you&#8217;ll get some good exercise.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Build Relationships<\/h2>\n<p>Whatever organization you volunteer for, you&#8217;re bound to meet other individuals who share your passion for making a difference. This is a chance to form long-lasting friendships. Convince the friends you already have to join you in volunteering and you&#8217;ll probably connect more deeply with them as well. Having a circle of close friends is an essential part of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.campusbooks.com\/blog\/6-tips-for-keeping-a-healthy-balance-as-a-college-student\/\" target=\"_blank\">maintaining a balanced life as a college student<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"western\">Your Career<\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;ve just started your undergraduate studies or you&#8217;re well on your way to obtaining an advanced degree, it&#8217;s never the wrong time to think about your career.<\/p>\n<p>The relationships you build while you&#8217;re volunteering can lead to job opportunities. That person who is picking up litter next to you could be a manager at a local business or could have other connections that can put you at the front of the line for your dream job.<\/p>\n<p>You may even be able to learn new skills as you volunteer and you can polish the skills you already have. Plus, employers like to see any type of <a href=\"http:\/\/money.usnews.com\/money\/blogs\/outside-voices-careers\/2009\/10\/21\/5-ways-volunteering-can-save-your-job-search\" target=\"_blank\">volunteering on a resume<\/a>. It shows that you&#8217;re an energetic person with a desire to help others. It also demonstrates your commitment to your community and your willingness to put yourself out there for something you care about.<\/p>\n<p>Has it been a while since the last time you volunteered? Look at your routine. Maybe you could shuffle things around so you can spend one weekend a month or a few hours each week volunteering. You won&#8217;t regret it!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Remember that one time you volunteered? You were probably busy all day and when you were done, you were exhausted but you felt great. 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