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!