Volunteering is more than just a nice thing to do!
People who volunteer:
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Tend to live longer, have better physical and mental health, and are overall happier on average than people who don't volunteer
Communities served by volunteers:
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Are more connected, trusting of one another, healthier, happier, and higher in social capital!
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Have lower crime rates, stronger local economies, and better public health
YOU CAN MAKE A Difference
How Volunteerism Can Change Your World
Joyce Bertram
Youth share their thoughts on the importance of volunteerism
Youth share their ideas on volunteering and how their actions make an impact. ChangeTheWorld through volunteering and contributing to your community. Pillar's mission is to strengthen the impact of the nonprofit sector. ChangeTheWorld is one initiative that promotes volunteerism among youth. Pillar also believes in fostering social enterprise, social innovation, and cross-sector collaboration to help build an engaged, inclusive and vibrant community.
