Volunteerism helps your local community, but what positive effects can it have on the volunteer? According to guest blogger Erik Fisher at MomLogic, there are many, apparently, and that’s why your family should volunteer together.
“Giving back to others is teaching the man to fish: It creates a cycle of giving and receiving,” he says. “Frankly, what got us into the mess we’re in now was more taking than giving (plus an excessive sense of entitlement that seemed to be taught from the top down).”
I’m assuming “the mess” he’s referring to is the economy. But I think the chance to do something as a family that teaches everyone to value what they have is a hugely positive experience, even for parents. And hey, it’s a great, free activity to do with your family.
Does your family volunteer regularly?
From MomLogic. Photo by angelmedflight.
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I was raised in a family that volunteered, and my whole family volunteers now. There's so many volonteer opportunities to choose from,it's really fun, and we get to spend time together.