Family members gain a greater appreciation for each other because they interact in a different social setting, away from the home. Children can better appreciate their own unique gifts and roles in life. Companies that promote family volunteering experience an increase in employee morale by providing a positive way for families to spend more time together while learning more about their community. Adults and children share the same goal and a common purpose. Children gain opportunities to share their time and talents.
Children learn self-confidence and acquire new skills.
Family members become better at communicating and more supportive of one another Children learn the lifetime lesson that by giving to others they put their own problems into perspective.