by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Jan 13, 2021 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
Since the beginning of 2020, the world has experienced a dangerous outbreak of the COVID-19. A virus that started in Wuhan, China, has spread worldwide, killing people as it disrupts people’s social, economic, and political lives. The numerous deaths and changes...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Feb 7, 2020 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
Helping your own community comes with its own benefits, but there is a whole world out there that needs help. There are parts of the world that are far much less fortunate than us and could greatly benefit from eager and dedicated volunteers. Taking the time to help...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Dec 1, 2017 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
The magic of this time of year often leads us to feel a personal responsibility to help others in need. Whether you’re volunteering your time or donating your hard earned money, the feeling of helping others is a feeling like no other. If you’re looking for ways to...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Aug 19, 2015 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
While volunteering is almost always appreciated and promoted, it turns out that some of it is unwanted and can even be dangerous to people nearby. Recently, the United States Department of Defense has asked armed civilians to stop patrolling and guarding US armed...
by Marilyn Gardner Milton | Jun 25, 2015 | Marilyn Gardner Milton, Volunteering
Volunteering can be a fulfilling, meaningful, and life changing experience both for the individual volunteers and for the organizations they support. It can increase happiness, decrease depression, and even make you live longer. But volunteering isn’t just good for...
