5 Benefits of Volunteering

Posted on: April 15th, 2015 by BrevardBlogger No Comments

National Volunteer Week

This week marks National Volunteer Week! This week-long celebration was established in 1974 to honor the ordinary people who do extraordinary things with their time and service. Many of us volunteer with local organizations and most of us have benefited from the acts of a generous volunteer. Brevard Medical Equipment supports volunteering efforts of all kinds! Check out these five awesome benefits of volunteering.

  1. Volunteering can help improve your physical well-being. The social interaction that occurs while volunteering can lower your heart rate and blood pressure. It can also increase the feel-good chemicals in your brain, called endorphins, and boost your immune system.
  2. Volunteering is beneficial to both the giver and the receiver. Often times the person who offers their time feels like they receive more value than the person they helped!
  3. Volunteering can fight off stress and illness. Socializing with new people and discovering new skills are great for the mind as well as the body. Social connections are priceless.
  4. Volunteering boosts your self-esteem and self-worth. Choosing to help others without expecting a reward makes us feel good about ourselves, whether we are shown direct appreciation or not.
  5. Volunteering can help you live better and longer. The sense of purpose and positive interactions you develop with people greatly contribute to the benefits.

If you think that you can’t volunteer because of age or physical limitations, think again! Many communities offer programs that are designed to give senior citizens the opportunities to volunteer.

April 12-18 is National Volunteer Week, and Brevard Medical Equipment wants to say a big “thank you” to all of the volunteers out there for your help and generosity. If you are a volunteer, we appreciate you! And, as always, if the team at Brevard Medical Equipment can be of any assistance, don’t hesitate to give us a call at 321-453-3370.

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