#10: It's good for you.
Volunteering provides physical and
mental rewards. It reduces stress and makes you healthier!
#9: It saves resources.
Volunteering provides valuable community
services so more money can be spent on local improvements.
#8: Volunteers gain professional experience.
You can test out a career.
#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.
#4: You learn a lot.
Volunteers learn things like these:
- Self: Volunteers discover hidden talents that may change your view on your self-worth.
- Government: Through working with local non-profit agencies, and community boards, volunteers learn about the functions and operation of our government.
- Community: Volunteers gain knowledge of local resources available to solve community needs.
#3: You get a chance to give back.
People like to support community
resources that they use themselves or that benefit people they care about.
#2: Volunteering encourages civic responsibility.
Community
service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who
live in it.
And the #1 reason to volunteer is…..
You make a difference.
Every person counts!
The ECWSA is seeking
candidates for an open position on our board. Board Members must be a
resident, taxpayer, or business owner in the municipality of Evans City. If
you’re interested, please download the “Board Member Candidate Application” at our website, or contact our office to request one.
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