Service

United Youth Marine Cadets are fully committed to elevating the status of the community by not only preparing positive individuals, but making sure our youth gives back to their community! There are people who need help but can't always help themselves. It is also good to put on an application for anything. For students, volunteering and community service provides

1.Service has a positive impact on grades.

2.Service has a positive impact on college acceptance.

3.Service can shape the direction of a student's life and change the way he or she views the world.

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Selfless Duty

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Selfless Service

10 Reasons why we give our time to Volunteer & Do community service.

#10: It reduces stress: Experts report that when you focus on someone other than yourself, it interrupts usual tension-producing patterns. Makes you healthier: Moods and emotions, like optimism, joy, and control over one's fate, strengthen the immune system.

#9: It saves resources. Volunteering provides valuable community services so more money can be spent on local improvements. The estimated value of a volunteer's time is $15.39 per hour.

#8: You gain experience and test out possible careers in a different field such as working in environmental agencies, starting a business that serves the community, etc.

#7: It brings people together. You assist in uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal, while building camaraderie and teamwork.

#6: It promotes personal growth and self esteem. Understanding community needs helps foster self-efficacy.

#5: It strengthens your community. You help: Support families (daycare and eldercare)

Improve schools (tutoring, literacy)

Support youth (mentoring and after-school programs)

Beautify the community (beach and park cleanups)

#4: It's educational. You learn things about:

Self: Volunteers discover hidden talents that may change your view on your self worth.

Community: Volunteers gain knowledge of local resources available to solve community needs.

Government: Through partnering with other non-profit agencies, volunteers learn about the functions and operation of our government.

#3: You motivate others to give back. People like to support community resources that they use themselves or that benefit people they care about.

#2: It encourages civic responsibility. Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it.

#1: You make a difference. Every opportunity to give back counts!