Volunteer Quotes

“Volunteering to help others is the right thing to do, and it also boosts personal happiness; a review of research by the Corporation for National and Community Service shows that those who aid the causes they value tend to be happier and in better health. They show fewer signs of physical and mental aging. And it's not just that helpful people also tend to be healthier and happier; helping others causes happiness. "Be selfless, if only for selfish reasons," as one of my happiness paradoxes holds. About one-quarter of Americans volunteer, and of those, a third volunteer for more than a hundred hours each year.”

“Under current law volunteers who are not working with an official nonprofit organization are not covered by the Volunteer Protection Act. Therefore, there are absolutely no legal protections for the average American who wishes to volunteer.”

“You don't have to be a billionaire to believe you can make a difference. Give your resources to a charity and volunteer in your community.”

“The patriot volunteer, fighting for country and his rights, makes the most reliable soldier on earth.”

“I spent ridiculous amounts of time as an activist and volunteer and was a teacher for 20 years.”

“We volunteer to work for the love and joy of service.”

“It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.”

“We reserve our deepest respect and admiration for those who volunteer for service and give their lives to help keep our nation secure.”

“Life is a character-building opportunity that we all volunteered for.”