Offering your services helps put this much-needed knowledge and experience back into the community. America has a proud tradition of neighbor helping neighbor, and today this volunteer spirit is need more than ever before. The work is enjoyable and makes one feel needed. Volunteerism is good for the heart. It increases your self-esteem and competence as well as lessens stress and depression.
Studies show that people who volunteer live longer, healthier, and happier lives.
People are so in need of tender loving care that your volunteering efforts will reap appreciation. After a lifetime of needing to take, retirement can be a time to give back. Some programs, like the Senior Companion Program, respond to the greatest needs of seniors. Some day you may be in need of this aid. You can help somebody not as healthy or fortunate as you.