The Importance of Volunteering During the Holiday Season

Originally posted December 14, 2017 by Funeral Home Staff |

Volunteering embodies the holiday spirit. It is a great way to help others who may not otherwise have the means to celebrate. Of course, it produces the satisfaction that comes with helping others. But there are some benefits that youll experience as well.

Volunteering is a great thing to do in the holiday season, but its also something that can easily be worked into your year-round routine. Below are some of the practical benefits you can experience from volunteering:

Gain Self-Confidence Most of us feel our strongest sense of achievement through work. Volunteering gives us another outlet for that achievement, and allows us to feel the true fulfillment of being part of something larger than ourselves. This feeling can carry with us into other aspects of our lives.

Expand Your Network Volunteering allows us to meet new people and expand our networks. This can have both personal and professional benefits, and help us combat loneliness as well. Volunteering is a great way to overcome a feeling of being isolated.

Build a Stronger Community When you volunteer, you are doing something of value to others. This helps build a stronger community. It also gives you the feeling of being part of something outside your personal and professional life.

Better Personal Health When individuals volunteer, they often experience better help in later years, greater longevity, higher functional ability, and lower rates of depression. This report from The Corporation for National and Community Service illustrates these benefits in detail.

Friedrich-Jones and Overman-Jones are deeply committed to strengthening the greater Naperville and Plainfield communities. To find out more about our business, contact us at (630) 355-0213 (Naperville) or (815) 436-9221 (Plainfield). You can also visit us at friedrichjones.com