Darrell Madding, Business Owner, Volunteering

It is incredible to see the leaps and bounds we can overcome when we come together as a community. The same is true for when we volunteer our time, money, and efforts to give back to the people and organizations within our community. Volunteering spreads a wealth of positivity, health, and happiness to ourselves and the people we are giving our time to help.

Communities that are devastated by political disruption or natural disasters are in need of volunteers to help bring themselves and their communities back to a good place. This is where we, as volunteers, come in. There are so many ways to give back and help to make other people’s lives better. Thankfully, organizations offer a large number of methods to donate your time and efforts.
Organizations all around the world are in need of the assistance of volunteers. Unfortunately, within different non-profits, there are not always enough paid employees to keep the organization running as smooth and efficient as possible, so they need the help of willing volunteers to aid them in their efforts. It can assist in keeping them up and running, accomplish their mission, and provide services to those who could not obtain them otherwise.

It is so important for people to care and be concerned for the wellbeing of others and the community we live in. Not only does it bring joy to others, but it also brings joy to us. We can utilize our specific talents, show our leadership skills, and take a stand for those who cannot. Studies on volunteerism have shown that in doing so, it creates the “happiness effect,” that boosts our levels of happiness to the point that a significant raise in salary would.

Ultimately, volunteering helps your community thrive and grow. You have a chance to make connections with others and create a positive environment to live in. There are many different aspects of volunteering that make it great for everyone involved, so it’s a wonder as to why more people don’t take part.

One of the biggest reasons is time commitment. Many don’t believe they have the time to devote towards volunteerism because of their families, jobs, hobbies, etc. It’s largely known that with volunteering, any time you can donate is enough. The act of sharing yourself and your extra time in any way possible will not only create a happier and healthier community, but will also make you a happier and healthier person.

Darrell Madding is the founder of D & L Oil where he currently serves as Managing Partner. He has extensive experience in the business world and also in being a business owner. Outside of work, he spends a time volunteering for different organizations. Darrell believes in the power of civic engagement and the importance of getting your community involved through different initiatives. This article was originally published at DarrellMadding.org on February 8, 2019.