WHY VOLUNTEER WITH THE REAL VOLUNTEERS ?

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The Rideau Environmental Action League is a not for profit, charitable organizations with goals and objectives they want to reach. These goals can't be reached without the help of quality, dedicated volunteers who want to make a difference in their community.

For more information on the goals and mandate of the Rideau Environmental Action League go to Get to Know US.

 

Why Volunteer?

  • Studies reveal volunteering helps ward off dementia
  • To be the change you wish to see in the world
  • When you volunteer, you make a statement about the kind of community you want to live in
  • You can expand your networking opportunities
  • Give back to your community
  • It feels good
  • You can make a difference by volunteering
  • Learn new skills, gain new experience
  • Share your talents with those who can benefit from them
  • Boost your health
  • Reduce your stress
  • Give your life meaning
  • Develop communication and coping skills
  • Support a cause.
  • Do something meaningful with your friends and colleagues.
  • Volunteers are happier people
  • Volunteering is a means by which Canadians express ideals
  • Volunteer involvement strengthens communities

Top Ten Reasons to Volunteer with the REAL Volunteers

  • 10. Your mom would be proud of you.
  •   9. Your family could use a break from you.
  •   8. You might need help yourself some day.
  •   7. To change the world
  •   6. Volunteering promotes good health
  •   5. When you stay home you get too many telemarketing calls.
  •   4. The car needs a workout.
  •   3. Soap operas all sound alike.
  •   2. It's hard to win a game of solitaire.
  •   1. If you don't go out each day, you get old.

Submitted by and Source: Joy Pople, Baldwinsville Volunteer Center,Baldwinsville NY