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Volunteer OpportunitiesEHNA operates entirely through the efforts of volunteers. The success of our neighborhood association is a testament to the collective work of our neighbors. If you are interested in contributing as a volunteer for EHNA, please inform us. It only involves a modest commitment of your time.
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Consider volunteering for one of the following:
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10 Reasons to Volunteer |
Are you thinking of becoming a neighborhood volunteer? Read this list of reasons that will help you make up your mind.
10: It’s good for you. Volunteering provides physical and mental rewards. Reduces stress: Experts report that when you focus on someone other than yourself, it interrupts usual tension-producing patterns. Makes you healthier: Moods and emotions, like optimism, joy, and control over one’s fate, strengthen the immune system. 9: It saves resources. Volunteering provides valuable community services so more money can be spent on local improvements. The estimated value of a volunteer’s time is $15.39 per hour. 8: Volunteers gain professional experience. You can test out a career. 7: It brings people together. As a volunteer you assist in: Uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal Building camaraderie and teamwork 6: Strengthens your community. As a volunteer you help:
5: Promotes personal growth & self esteem. Understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy. 4: You learn a lot. Volunteers learn things like these:
3: You get a chance to give back. People like to support community resources that they use themselves or that benefit people they care about. 2: Encourages civic responsibility. Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it. 1: You make a difference. Every person counts! |