The value of volunteers
Published: June 2, 2013 by Gail Richards, president & CEO
There are many ways to contribute to your community. While organizations appreciate financial contributions, we also rely heavily upon the time and talents of volunteers. Most nonprofits, including JCCF, have small staffs, and without the guidance and assistance of volunteers it would be difficult to fulfill our mission in the community.
Volunteers for JCCF are invaluable, and I appreciate everything they do for us. Speaking from personal experience, there are many benefits of volunteering in your community. One obvious reason for me is that warm and fuzzy feeling I get when I complete a project that helps others. But there are others.
- Create Positive Change in Your Community – Nonprofit organizations are the driving force behind social change. Nonprofits can’t function without the energy and input of volunteers like you.
- Be a Part of Your Community – Community involvement is one of the best ways to feel connected to your community. There is much diversity in Johnson County and the best way to learn about your community is to become part of it. By getting involved you will positively impact other lives, as well as your own.
- Enhance Your Education – One of the best ways to learn is through experience. What better way to gain experience than to work at an organization hand-picked to fit your needs and interests. Many experiences can’t be taught in the classroom.
- Build Your Skills – Community work is a great way to build your skills. When you volunteer, you’ll have the guidance of employees who are specialists in their fields.
- Develop a Career Network – Networking is an incredibly important part of searching for jobs and building careers. Community involvement is one of the best ways to make connections and foster relationships to do just that.
And because we connect people who care with causes that matter, please feel free to contact us about volunteering in the community. We have connections to most of the nonprofit groups in Johnson County and they all need your help!
