If someone asked you to volunteer tomorrow, what is your first instinct?
Is your first response “I’m too busy” or “why should I”?
There are many volunteer opportunities looking for people to provide service. If you’re busy, why would you use your valuable time to work for free for someone else’s benefit?
When you see others around you or see a news report, you probably recognize a change that is needed, either globally or locally. Volunteering is how we provide that need.
A 2024 U.S. Census Bureau and AmeriCorps survey showed that 28.3% of the country’s population age 16 and older volunteered through an organization over a 12-month period. Why do those volunteers do it?
Every unique volunteer opportunity provides some benefit to the world around us. Deciding where to volunteer is

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