The Great American Volunteer

“They give their time. They have the heart.”

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While it might be better to give than receive, how can we give to charities when money is so scarce?  The answer: Volunteer.

Volunteering is a gift of time worth as much or more than any financial support. Whether you teach adults to read, serve the homeless, or walk, run or ride a bike for sponsorship money, time is energy.  And when energy is expended with love, you multiply your impact in perpetuity.

Volunteering imbues a sense of dignity and humility that animates and revitalizes the spirit.  As former President Jimmy Carter commented, “I’ve learned the secret that so many other volunteers have learned: you always get much more out of the work than you put in.”

Seeing improvement in the quality of other people’s lives by volunteering or participating with non-profit organizations provides the personal satisfaction that you made a difference.  And the possibilities for volunteering are endless, enjoyable and interesting.  So get involved. Volunteer today.

Julian Dillon – American Diabetes Association

Julian Dillon knows a lot about the power of volunteerism.  As Manager of the American Diabetes Association’s “Tour de Cure”, Julian is thankful for the thousands of volunteers who help raise money to find a cure for diabetes by bicycling through Long Beach.  To learn more about participating in the May 1st, 2011 event, watch Julian’s video.

View Julian’s Video – Click Here