1. R E A S O N S W H Y Y O U S H O U L D
V O L U N T E E R
J A C K RY G E R
2. • 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.
3. • 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…
4. • 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).
5. • 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.
6. • 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.
7. • 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.
9. • 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.
10. • 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.
11. • You learn to appreciate the power of single individuals working
together as a whole, helping the world for the benefit of
humanity.
