Volunteer /Internship & Student Study Tour Program At HEEALS

5th and Final Point Of The Series ........... People who volunteer have happier life than who don’t. People who volunteer for selfless reasons, such as helping others, live longer than those who don't lend a helping hand, a new study shows. However, those who volunteer for more self-centered reasons do not reap the same life-extending benefits. "This could mean that   people who volunteer  with other people as their main motivation may be buffered from potential stressors associated with volunteering, such as time constraints and lack of pay," study researcher Sara Konrath of the University of Michigan said in a statement. (Past research suggested another benefit for selfless volunteers — a date. Apparently women rate such altruism   high on their list of desirable traits in a mate.) In 2004, the participants reported how often they had volunteered within the past 10 years. They also explained their reasons for volunteering, or, in the cases of those who...

There are numerous volunteer opportunities available. The key is to find a volunteer position that you would enjoy and are capable of doing. It’s also important to make sure that your commitment matches the organization’s needs. The following questions can help you narrow your options: §   Would you like to work with people or would you rather work in solitude? §   Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a team? §   Are you better behind the scenes or do you prefer to take a more visible role? §   How much time are you willing to commit? §   How much responsibility are you ready to take on? §   What skills can you bring a volunteer job? §   What causes are important to you? Consider several possibilities In your search for the right volunteer opportunity, don’t limit yourself to just one organization or one specific type of job. Sometimes an opportunity looks great on paper, but the reality is quite different. Try to visit differ...