Here are just a few reasons why you should.
1. Lets you share your knowledge and talents.

2. Provides opportunity for making many new friends.

3. Brings the special fulfillment that comes only from helping others.

4. Helps you "get outside" yourself and put your own problems-even grief-in perspective.

5. Allows you to polish old skills and learn new ones.

6. Lets you "repay" an organization that has helped you or someone you love.

While the desire to help others is important, it isn't the only good motive for volunteering. If you're feeling lonely or depressed, if you need to feel needed-volunteer! It is almost impossible to be a volunteer without helping yourself as well!