Nanci Hellmich

Opportunities abound for us to volunteer our time at churches, non-profit social service agencies, hospitals and schools. Volunteers derive a great deal of satisfaction from their efforts because those efforts are usually directed at making someone’s day a little bit happier, brighter or easier. This, in turn, provides volunteers with a sense of purpose and the opportunity to be appreciated. A recent article written by Nanci Hellmich which appeared in USA Today, states that volunteering has enormous health benefits associated with it as well. According to the article, people who volunteer live longer and report lower rates of depression, fewer physical limitations and lower levels of stress than those who don’t volunteer. If you would like to read the rest of Ms. Hellmich’s article, here’s the link.