Volunteer for United Way of Lewis County
- Interested in Volunteering?
- Please Contact Linda Raschke
Community Resource Coordinator
Email Linda »
Benefits of Volunteering
Whether it is important to you to solve a community problem, advance a worthy cause or to develop as a person, volunteering offers many benefits in appreciation for the gift of your time and expertise. Volunteering can help you:
- Make important networking contacts
- Learn or develop skills
- Teach your skills to others
- Enhance your resume
- Gain work experience
- Build self-esteem and self-confidence
- Improve your health
- Meet new people
- Feel needed and valued
- Express gratitude for help you may have received in the past from an organization
- Communicate to others that you are ambitious, enthusiastic and care about the community
- Make a difference in someone’s life
Tips for Volunteering
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Be Selective
Think about what matters to you, and be selective about where you spend your time. Choosing opportunities that make you feel good while helping others build stronger communities, and enriches your own life at the same time. -
Choose Carefully
United Way and community Volunteer Centers work with volunteers and local non profits to develop the best opportunities for youth, busy working adults and seniors to serve. When you work with your local United Way, you can feel confident about the quality of the opportunity you choose and about the organization you donate your time to support. -
Research Causes That Are Important To You
Whether it’s helping children achieve their potential, helping families become financially stable, or improving people’s health, find out what cause is closest to your heart and make a difference. -
Consider The Skill You Have To Offer
Would you like to write an agency’s newsletter? Or would you rather build a house? Find something you enjoy doing and enhance your skills through volunteering. -
Learn Something New
Volunteering can also teach you valuable new skills that you can use in other parts of your life. For example, learning how to handle crisis calls may help you communicate better. -
Don’t Over-Commit Your Schedule
Stick to a volunteering schedule that makes sense for you and leaves you time to enjoy the activity. -
Consider Volunteering As A Family
Group volunteering is a wonderful way to bond with your family or co-workers. Not only will you create lasting memories, but also you will help someone in need.
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Linda Raschke »
