#30 Volunteering

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Written By Heal The Planet

Did you know that 96% of individuals who volunteer – believe that volunteering makes them happier? Happier people equate to a happier planet. One way to offset your carbon footprint is to increase your eco-footprint through volunteering. With numerous green volunteering opportunities available, sharing your time, skills and resources can contribute greatly to preserving our planet.

The Impact of Sharing your Time:

A 2015 census stated that 24.9% of people in the US volunteered; contributing almost 8 billion hours of service. Can you imagine what America would look like if we doubled that number? Communities working together for the betterment of the people, create unity and pride – resulting in a cleaner environment.

Volunteering for a Cause:

  • More than two-thirds of volunteers between the ages of 18-24 see volunteering as a positive way to increase their career prospects and to help them reach the job of their dreams.

  • Collecting, preparing, distributing, or serving food are the activities volunteers perform most often.

  • The volunteer rate for men averages 21.8%, while women average 27.8%.

  • Women (on average) believe that volunteering is more important than men think it is.

  • Individuals between the ages of 35-44 are most likely to volunteer.

  • In a study of 3,000 employers, 84% agreed that volunteering makes a candidate more appealing to them – making them more likely to offer a second interview.

 

How Can I Make An Impact ?

Tier 1: Global Goodness

  • Look for a volunteer opportunity that stirs your passion. Do you love to work with children or the elderly? Maybe you are a conservationist and work well in nature? Whatever excites you – do that.

  • Going for a walk? Use it as a time to volunteer for our planet by taking a trash bag to pick up litter along the way. Setting these examples in your community can inspire others to do the same.

Tier 2: Planet Protector

  • All of Tier 1.

  • Use discrepancy when finding the right organization to volunteer with. Do your research on the work they are doing, how it is helping the community – and how much of the resources go directly to the cause.

  • Sign up to be a community leader or a member of a volunteer committee. The more involved you get – the more volunteering you will commit to.

Tier 3: Earth Angel

  • All of Tiers 1 & 2.

  • Don’t see an organization that aligns with your passion? Start your own!

  • Encourage your friends and family to get involved in community volunteer work.

  • Have children? Get them involved. Raising children to volunteer regularly in the community and abroad allows children to grow up understanding other lifestyles and backgrounds – and models healthy behavior.

  • Choose to be an Ambassador for Change, and always Spread Loveand Spread Light.

 
 
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