Reasons to Volunteer with Christmas in April

• “Humanitarian” -- what people “ought” to do…helps others
• Changes lives of beneficiaries: restores hope and dignity
• Changes lives of volunteers: inner dimensions are stretched
• Personal insights when we “walk in the shoes of others”
• Educational…better understanding of problems and needs of the poor and the elderly - - broadened horizons
• Hands-on. Actually doing something to help others
• Can see your impact: the visual power is awesome
• Everyone can participate...diversity of race, religion, age, economic level, etc. Brings new folks together!
• Intergenerational…and a family opportunity to work together for a common goal
• One-day…a “hook” for many who otherwise stay away from community service
• Leadership opportunities for many
• Bonds groups to their sponsor, bonds diverse folks together
• Team-building; you office or group may never feel closer
• Empowers: “We can change things; look at what we did today!”
• Fun - - a “celebratory” aspect
• Restores pride in self, in group participating, in others
• Heroes - - not the normal. The plumber, the secretary who has had to do her own hoe repairs …a new pecking order
• Prevents institutionalizations and hospitalizations
• Saves society money
• Revitalizes neighborhoods
• Leverages new money, private-sector dollars
• Cost-effective…we quadruple every dollar
• Low-cost. Many can pitch in to adopt a house…a lovely way to build a better community
• Image enhance for all groups, corporations, sponsors
• Preserves our old houses, our cities and towns
• GIVING A GIFT OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE!