Volunteering is good for the community – and your wellbeing!
Clean up a neighborhood. Paint a school. Help repair a community center. Feel good about yourself, connected to your co-workers, and do something positive for your community.
Sign up to be part of GE Appliances’ Blue Wave Fall Volunteer Project on October 14. Click here to find a project that is important to you.
“Volunteer opportunities at GE Appliances allow employees at every level to come together to support families in the communities where we live and work,” says Katina Whitlock, Senior Manager of Community Engagement. “We learn more about each other, our passions, and who we are as people outside of our day-to-day professional responsibilities.”
If you you’re not ready to commit to the Blue Wave, here are other benefits to consider:
- Your mood lifts. Helping others increases endorphins that improve your mood and lead to happier thoughts.
- Your physical health improves. Volunteering can help you be more active, which is good for your physical and mental health.
- Connections with others strengthen. One of the most beneficial parts of volunteering is sharing the positive experience with others. It helps build new relationships makes personal connections stronger.
- Helps you find a purpose. Volunteer activities help create meaning and purpose in your life. Look for opportunities that are meaningful to you for a greater sense of worth and value.
GE Appliances recognizes the importance of being involved in our communities for so many reasons. In fact, Community Engagement is the first pillar of our GEA Corporate Citizenship Strategy outlined in the 2021 Corporate Citizenship Report. You may keep a record of your volunteer hours each month and qualify for prizes using our community engagement portal. Doing our part for the communities we serve is also the inspiration for The Blue Wave Fall Project.
Source: https://healthtalk.unchealthcare.org/4-ways-volunteering-can-be-good-for-your-health/