Elder Care Matters I was somewhere in my middle school years, visiting family in Asheville, North Carolina, when my aunt told me we were going to deliver meals to older people. She had a friend who volunteered with Meals on Wheels but was unable that day, so my aunt said she would. Those moments … [Read more...] about Why Volunteer
Benefits of Volunteering: 5 Ways Volunteering Your Time Helps Others and Yourself
5 Benefits of Volunteering Volunteering is beneficial for both you and others, since it offers physical and mental benefits for both the person helping and the person being helped. Research has shown that volunteering improves mental health and builds confidence while also providing opportunities … [Read more...] about Benefits of Volunteering: 5 Ways Volunteering Your Time Helps Others and Yourself
Processing Grief: Finding Your New Normal After Someone You Care for Dies
The loss of a loved one can be a very difficult time. In addition to wading through legal documents and getting arrangements in order, feelings of depression, loneliness, anger, and other emotions can be difficult to process. How do you heal from the loss of a loved one? Grieving is different for … [Read more...] about Processing Grief: Finding Your New Normal After Someone You Care for Dies
Elder Care Matters
I was somewhere in my middle school years, visiting family in Asheville, North Carolina, when my aunt told me we were going to deliver meals to older people. She had a friend who volunteered with Meals on Wheels but was unable that day, so my aunt said she would. Those moments spent delivering lunch … [Read more...] about Elder Care Matters
New Year, New Volunteers: 5 Ways to Help CareLink Today
For many of us, a new year offers many opportunities to start fresh. Finding ways to feel good, give back, and create good habits fill our resolution to-do lists, and we look forward to diving into new goals and projects. If one of your resolutions for 2018 includes helping others, there’s no … [Read more...] about New Year, New Volunteers: 5 Ways to Help CareLink Today
