M uch of the Network's ability to serve the people of Kansas comes from the driving force of its expanding team of volunteers. As a volunteer, you can make a difference in your community.
Volunteers develop a sense of pride and fullfillment by working to benefit others.
You can learn new skills, build confidence, make new friends, and feel good about donating your time to a worthy cause. Also, if you are a college student, you can gain experience that can give you an edge in graduate school or on the job market. Prepare the Helping Hands newsletter, and Perform word processing and data entry. By volunteering as few as 2 to 4 hours a week, volunteers get experience helping people deal with difficult life situations. SHAL volunteers give their time and support to rural self-help groups in communities throughout Kansas.