Why Volunteer?

Give 10%. Give a 100%. Give 110%. We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Whether it’s reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day.
Give the gift of you. Volunteer.

Benefits of Volunteering:

Whether it is important to you to solve a community problem, advance a worthy cause or to develop as a person, volunteering offers many benefits in appreciation for the gift of your time and expertise. Volunteering can help you:

  • Make important networking contacts

  • Learn or develop skills

  • Teach your skills to others

  • Enhance your résumé

  • Gain work experience

  • Build self-esteem and self-confidence

  • Improve your health

  • Meet new people

  • Feel needed and valued

  • Express gratitude for help you may have received in the past from an organization

  • Communicate to others that you are ambitious, enthusiastic and care about the community

  • Make a difference in someone’s life

When to Volunteer:

JMU SUW will have multiple different volunteer chances through-out the semester. Check back here for more information or contact Cara Mcfadden (mcfaddcw@jmu.edu) for more information.