Why volunteer?

Part of being a great volunteer is loving what you're doing. Find something that you're passionate about or something that inspires you, and then find a need in your community. There are dozens of reasons why you should volunteer - you just need to find the one that feels right.

Some are motivated by altruistic values. Some seek social justice. Whatever your reason, we believe volunteering can transform you and the world around you.

Here are 19 great reasons why you should volunteer:

Help others Make a difference Find purpose Enjoy a meaningful conversation Connect with your community Feel involved Contribute to a cause that you care about Use your skills in a productive way Develop new skills Meet new people Explore new areas of interest Meet good people Impress your friends and family Impress yourself Expand your horizons Get out of the house Make new friends Strengthen your resume Feel better about yourself

Volunteering benefits both the person giving time and the receiver of the donated effort. If you choose wisely, where you volunteer could lead to your next job.

Of all the volunteer reasons, consider this: volunteering your time to help others has a significance all of its own. It is a good thing to do. It makes a vital difference in the lives of so many people. It has meaning.

For the volunteer, it provides more than simply an opportunity to help, though. It offers a host of experiences, opportunities and adventures that are beneficial in an equally vast number of ways. Of course, there are probably more reasons to volunteer your time, but these are some of the best ones.

To volunteer with ASCERT, contact Elaine Dickson at ASCERT. Click here for contact details.

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"ASCERT empowers people to make a positive difference where alcohol and drug related issues damage lives".