benefits of Volunteering
- Teens are more likely to graduate and vote
- Teens are more likely to experience a sense of achievement and motivation
- Great for mind and body (increases self-confidence, combats depression, and helps to stay physically healthy)
- Renewed creativity and vision that can and will carry over into personal and professional lives
- Teens develop a greater sense of awareness and interconnectedness with each other and the community
- Excellent way to develop strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills
- Exposure to diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusiveness
- 50% LESS likely to abuse alcohol, drugs, become pregnant, or engage in other destructive behavior
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http://unce.unr.edu/publications/files/cd/2003/f50323.pdf
http://www.helpguide.org/life/volunteer_opportunities_benefits_volunteering.html
http://www.helpguide.org/life/volunteer_opportunities_benefits_volunteering.html
Skully Serves is an official 501(c)3 nonprofit organization