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Benefits of Volunteering in the Community  

There are some very real benefits to the volunteers, as well as to the recipients of the service hours.  Some benefits are:

- A chance to meet new people in the community.

- Staying active and busy.

- Networking for work or social activities.

- the experience of volunteering, which looks good on a resume.

- the opportunity to keep skills up to date.

and last but not least, it is fun!