Why Do our Volunteers Volunteer?
When asked, “Why do you volunteer?” people around the world will answer with different reasons. Many find that by volunteering they discover a sense of purpose. Doing good makes them feel good and connects them with their community. Others will cite that it’s good for their career. By volunteering, they have built relationships that help to build their social network and provide resources for references. It also is a great way to build skills and make them more marketable when job hunting. We got to thinking about this question and wondered, “why do our volunteers volunteer?” So we asked them! Sam Jo Clark: I was a recent intern at Peace Learning Center this past summer of 2018. I heard about Peace Learning Center from a few friends in a program I am in called The Journey. It is a program geared towards renewal in the field of youth work. I have always loved working with kids and it became a passion of mine to make a career out of doing that. I was so excited when I got an internship position at Peace Learning Center. I did not know what I was going to be doing or what would all come out of my experience, but I knew I would be working with the youth in our community and that is all I cared about. I didn’t realize I would meet so many amazing people and have the chance