United Way of Rock River Valley
Families are finding new ways to spend time together-and volunteering is one way to do just that. Research has shown that volunteering as a family:
- Helps families learn about social issues and provides a new perspective on the world
- Provides positive role models and passes on family values to children
- Provides new learning experiences and development of new skills for both children and adults
- Provides quality time for the family to spend together
- Increases interpersonal communication and the problem-solving abilities of family members
- Helps youth decide what they want to do with their life
Read the article below by Mei Cobb, Director of Volunteer & Employee Engagement at United Way Worldwide, and learn how your family can start a good holiday tradition by taking advantage of National Family Volunteer Day.
And then visit www.wevolunteer.org for local volunteer opportunities.
Article > National Family Volunteer Day is Nov. 22