BUILD THE COMMUNITY THROUGH GIVING Doing Good Does You Good Volunteering not only strengthens the community but also benefits the person who serves. For those who enjoy spending their time giving back, check out how volunteering opportunities can benefit you! Improves Mental and Physical Health When you do good, you feel good. Those positive emotions lead to emotional resilience, which helps you in the face of crisis or stress. They also decrease stress while increasing positive, relaxed feelings. Volunteering gives you a sense of meaning and appreciation, which can reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Volunteer activities also keep people moving. Whether it is carrying donation boxes, walking around the neighborhood, planting a community garden, or even cleaning litter from the roads, this moderate physical activity can help strengthen muscles and reduce blood pressure.
KETO-FRIENDLY AVOCADO FETA SALAD
INGREDIENTS • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped •
• 1 lime, juiced • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 tbsp red vinegar • 4 oz crumbled feta cheese • Salt and pepper, to taste
2 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, and chopped 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced
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DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, gently stir together tomatoes, avocados, onion, and garlic. Squeeze lime juice on it to give it more flavor and to keep the avocados from browning as quickly. Mix in cilantro. 2. Gently stir in olive oil and vinegar. Then stir in feta. Salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill until serving.
Prevents Isolation and Promotes Socialization Many older adults face social isolation, and it can have negative impacts on their overall health. Volunteering is a
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great way to network with members of the community and meet new people.
Likewise, after moving to a new neighborhood or leaving a career, it is difficult to find a new social
group. But when you work with people toward the same goal, you may find you have common interests with
other volunteers. You can even invite your family or friends to help, and then catch up while doing something good for the community. Gives a Feeling of Purpose Sometimes as life changes and you grow older, your sense of purpose may begin to fade. Volunteering can help recharge a zest for life and may even motivate you to set and accomplish new goals. You should volunteer for many reasons, whether it’s to give back to the community, help the environment, or satisfy your own personal needs. No matter why, it’s a great way to get out there and do some good.
–Lindsay C.
Safe, Effective Health Care Without Drugs & Surgery
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