Volunteering makes people happier and healthier
Volunteering is time given to a cause or organisation without financial gain, with an aim to social improvement.
Volunteering can include activities related to arts and culture, animal welfare, emergency services, the environment, political issues, welfare or health services, sports and recreation, among others.
The case for volunteering
Evidence demonstrates community engagement is a protective factor, that it reduces the likelihood of substance use. One valuable way of increasing community engagement and reducing the risks of drug and alcohol use is to volunteer.
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