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{weblog_name} - Reaping the Rewards of Volunteering
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We all know that helping others and giving back to the community are good reasons to volunteer. But what if you were to learn that by volunteering, you can also gain substantial personal, physical and emotional benefits? Numerous scientific studies of the effects of volunteering have reached the same conclusions:  people of all ages who volunteered were overall happier, experienced less depression, and were in better physical health than their peers who did not engage in volunteer work.  In addition, when polled, volunteers themselves recognized their own personal gains from volunteering.  Benefits cited by volunteers include a sharpening of interpersonal and communication skills, developing a better overall understanding of people, and the ability to deal effectively and competently in difficult situations—skills that are very useful in everyday life.  Volunteering is also a great way to get out, meet people,… read more