Top Ten Reasons to Volunteer
for the Salt Lake County Division of Youth Services
For more information,
Contact Tammy McPherson, Phone: 801 269-7506 / email
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Meet Interesting People -- Volunteering brings together a variety of people. You will meet other volunteers, employees and clients of Youth Services. The relationships you build as a volunteer can give you the chance to learn from other talented and interesting people. |
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Get Academic Credit -- Local colleges and universities offer academic credit for service-learning volunteer work. Service learning classes integrate hands on experience with a related curriculum. If you are a student, contact your school to find out what classes offer a service learning component. |
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Get Valuable Work Experience ? Your volunteer experience can help you develop the skills needed to work in human services. Volunteering can give you a good start on a rewarding career path. |
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Be an Example to Friends and Co-workers -- Your volunteer activities say great deal about you, your values and commitment to the community. You may inspire others to volunteer too! |
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Give Back to Society ? Contributing your time and energy to helping children and youth will help build a better community, state and nation. |
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Gain an Understanding of the Child Welfare System -- break down barriers of misunderstanding or fear and find out what kids in crisis really think, feel and experience at Youth Services. |
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When You Help Someone Else, You Help Yourself -- Volunteering is fun and makes you feel good about yourself and others. |
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Develop Your Talents by Sharing with Others ? Helping kids learn crafts, play the guitar or write poetry can help you sharpen your skills as well. |
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Gain Valuable Life Experiences -- You'll experience the real world through hands-on work with children and youth. Your volunteer experience will influence the way you view life and provide rich sources of insight. |
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You Get So Much More than You Give -- Ask anyone who volunteers and they will tell you that people who volunteer believe that they gain more than they give. Volunteering brings richness to your life that you can?t get any other way! |
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