The link below is to a study Harris Interactive conducted for them (note that it was from a widely-representative panel of adults across the U.S.) demonstrating the health benefits from volunteering.

 

Some great stats on how volunteering:

 

·         Lowers stress

·         Improves mood

·         Increases sense of connection to community

·         Enriches sense of purpose

 

We see first-hand these benefits, but it’s great to have a study to point to!

 

http://unitedhealthgroup.com/~/media/UHG/PDF/2013/UNH-Health-Volunteering-Study.ashx