OLLI: The Perks of Volunteering

OLLI: The Perks of Volunteering

Event Type

Community

Location

Westminster Village (1120 E. Davis Drive, Terre Haute)

Date

Time

Phone

(812) 237-2336

Description

Presenter: Toni Mathewson

One benefit of volunteering for older adults is that 98 percent feel better emotionally. Other benefits according to research are the following:

Strengthened Mission: 99 percent want to make a difference.

Improved Physical Health: 98 percent stay active and feel better physically.

Renewed Spiritual Purpose: 98 percent gain a sense of purpose.

Shared wisdom: 90 percent want to share their talents, skills and experience.

Refreshed Perspective and Mental Acuity: 84 percent want to occupy their free time.

Effective Pain Remedy: 75 percent with chronic conditions say volunteering helps them manage these conditions.

Invigorated Social Networks: 74 percent are able to overcome  feeling isolated. There's no time when the risk of isolation is as great as the senior years.

Better Mental Outlook: 70 percent are able to overcome feeling depressed.

Long-Lasting Legacies: 53 percent say that they learned the importance of volunteering from their parents.