In an article on Next Avenue, Mark Horowszowski says, "Helping others can also boost your health and your career. The power of volunteering has been documented for the last 2,500+ years; however a slew of recent research is shedding even more light onto its surprising benefits. Science now proves what great leaders and philosophers have known for years:

“One of the great ironies of life is this: He or she who serves almost always benefits more than he or she who is served.” 

– Gordon Hinckle
 

Here are Mark's five surprising benefits of volunteering. Check out the full article for more detail. 

1. Volunteering time makes you feel like you have more time. ”

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2. Volunteering your skills helps you develop new skills. 

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3. Volunteering your body helps you have a healthier body. 

4. Volunteering your experience helps build your experience.

5. Volunteering your love makes you feel more love. 

“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” – Muhammad Ali