Perhaps you have been considering the idea of exploring another
career field. Volunteer! Arrival at a new base gives you
an excellent opportunity to give a few hours each week or month to determine if
you have, or could, build the skills to excel in your dream
career. The change of pace may do you good.
Many volunteer
opportunities are available through the Laughlin Volunteer Resource Program
managed by the Family Support Center. Positions are available for
volunteers on base and in the local community. Placement is based on
your desires and position availability. Your volunteer opportunities
are only limited by your interest and the amount of time you have to
volunteer. Volunteer opportunities range from working at Red Cross to
working at the local school to working at the Services To At-Risk (STAR) youth
program to working at your place of worship. The Family Support
Center has a Volunteer Network where individuals in the network are notified by
e-mail of volunteer opportunities. Contact the Family Support Center
(830) 298-5620 for more information.
Some of the reasons to volunteer
are the ones you may not have considered the ones that make it worth your while
to go that extra step. People who have spent time volunteering say
that what they get back in satisfaction and joy is more than they ever expend in
inconvenience or effort what you get back is immeasurable. Here are a
few of the benefits in volunteering.
Studies have shown that your health often
improves by participating in a meaningful, rewarding cause. What
better reasons are there than to volunteer! Volunteer today; who
knows, you might need help yourself some day.
Contact the Family Support
Center 830-298-5620 or DSN 732-5620 for more information.