Jack Ryger: Reason Why You Should Volunteer

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J A C K R Y G E R

• Though many people have busy schedules, especially if you live in New York City, you should always make time to volunteer.

• Finding something you are passionate toward and helping the people in that specific community will forever change the way you live your life and give you hope for a stronger, kinder future.

• You’ve probably thought about volunteering in the past, but haven’t quite made the strides to dedicate your time.

• The time is now - get out there, make a difference!

• Here are just few of the many reasons why you should volunteer as soon as possible…

• First off, it’s good for your health.

• This may seem a little selfish when speaking about volunteering, but it’s important for you to recognize the many health benefits that stem from helping others (it’s a two-way street).

• Not only does volunteering help reduce stress by having you focus on others instead of yourself, it also increases positive emotions in your brain - like optimism and joy, and can help strengthen your immune system.

• Volunteering also helps bring people together so you can all experience a sense of community.

• Regardless of your background or social status, individuals who are passionate for the same subject and are working together toward a common goal are united through philanthropic work.

• Not only can you meet life-long friends through volunteering, but you also learn the importance of teamwork, a skill that will be used in various fields, consistently throughout your life.

• Furthermore, when a community comes together, it gets stronger.

• By supporting families through daycare and eldercare, feeding the hungry, improving education, supporting youth programs, and beautifying the community, members are proud to be a part of it, and will become more and more willing to help out other members of their community.

• Lastly, when you volunteer, you recognize you can make a difference - even if it’s small.

• Helping others gives you the opportunity to realize that small things have a great impact on the world around you.

• You learn to appreciate the power of single individuals working together as a whole, helping the world for the benefit of humanity.