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Saturday, April 1, 2017

ECWSA Open Board Position: Top Ten Reasons to be a Community Volunteer

#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.