As seniors, our days of serving are not behind us! In
fact, studies have shown that there are numerous benefits for us when we
volunteer. If you're feeling a bit of the blues, try volunteering and help
build up your community.
First, volunteering brings an element of fun and
fulfillment into your life. By serving others, you can know that you are having
an impact while also having a sense of achievement in your life. Volunteering
can open up various aspects and talents in your life that you didn't even know
you had until you volunteered!
Second, volunteering increases your community size. By
working with like-minded volunteers, you can make incredible friends, and can
even teach the younger volunteers life lessons that you have learned! Whether
it's at your community garden, local library, or church, volunteering can help
you feel a part of a community bigger than yourself.
Third, volunteering is good for you mentally and
physically! Volunteering helps you stay mentally fit by fighting against
depression and reducing your levels of stress and anxiety. Volunteering also
helps you stay physically fit by lessening the risk of heart disease and chronic pain.
So enjoy this warm spring season and volunteer!
If you need help finding a volunteer opportunity that suites you, check with
your properties Activities Director or look online for local volunteer networks
(e.g. Hands on Network)
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