Volunteerism
WHAT IS A VOLUNTEER?
- A person who undertakes or expresses willingness to undertake service of his own free will.
- Nearly 61 million Americans volunteered in their communities, giving 8.1 billion hours of service worth more than US$158 billion.
- The volunteer hour is now estimated at US$20.25.
WHAT MAKES A GOOD VOLUNTEER?
- Time to Serve Others
- Talent unique to only You
- Treasures that support the Mission
WHY VOLUNTEER AT NETWORK?
Volunteering is working with others to make a truly meaningful difference in the lives of many children, families, adults and seniors. People volunteer at NETWORK for a wide variety of reasons. Some want to gain new experiences, while others want to meet new people, or expand their personal contacts.
Other individuals simply want to give back and thus enrich the community. So many individuals volunteer to help promote and sustain our worthwhile mission. Volunteering for NETWORK just feels good inside.
