Celebrating 100 Years of Impact:
The Power of Volunteering with United Way of Southeast Louisiana
As United Way of Southeast Louisiana marks its centennial milestone, it is a time for reflection and action. Volunteering, a foundation of United Way of Southeast Louisiana's mission, takes on even greater meaning during our historic anniversary and allows you to be part of a larger story of change and transformation. Read how celebrating United Way's centennial through volunteering can make a significant impact on your year.
Learn a new skill: Volunteering offers a platform to learn new skills and hone existing ones, whether it's public speaking, project management, or problem-solving. Each event is an opportunity for personal development and professional growth.
Advance your career: During volunteer events, you will connect with professionals and community leaders, expanding your network and opening doors to new opportunities for your career. Volunteering also provides leadership experience and the chance to learn to work on a team.
Make new friends: While volunteering, you will meet a diverse range of people from different backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. It is an avenue to connect with neighbors, colleagues, and like-minded peers while broadening horizons and cultivating a sense of belonging.
Improve your mental health: Engaging in volunteer activities offers a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and perspective, promoting mental and emotional well-being. Researchers have proven that volunteering reduces stress and increases positive, relaxed feelings by releasing dopamine and decreasing depression and anxiety.
Build your community: Volunteering will foster a sense of belonging, lay the groundwork for a future filled with even greater possibilities, and strengthen community bonds. Your service contributes to a narrative of hope and progress that will inspire future generations to continue the work of building stronger communities.
Volunteering during our centennial can make you part of a legacy of giving and compassion stretching back generations. As United Way of Southeast Louisiana commemorates its 100th anniversary, seize the opportunity to make a difference at one of our upcoming Days of Action. Together, we can continue to build on the legacy of service that has defined our journey since 1924 and create a brighter future for all.
Southshore Centennial Day of Action
Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. - Noon
Arabi Elementary
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Northshore Centennial Day of Action
Saturday, June 15, 9 a.m. - Noon
SafeHaven
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