Volunteering makes us feel great!
Giving back to the community, and helping others makes us feel empowered, goal-driven, and fulfilled. We feel happier, self-confident, and embrace a more positive outlook.
Volunteering has tangible benefits!
Service is about helping others. Some tangible benefits of volunteering include learning new skills, increased social interaction in one’s community and increasing self-esteem.
“I think you always learn when you volunteer and you build great connection/friends”.
Volunteering helps Build Community
Volunteers—especially parents and parishioners—create a sense of community and shared mission. Their involvement deepens the connection between the school, families, and the parish, reflecting the Catholic value of service.
Volunteering: Models Faith in Action
Volunteers live out the Catholic call to service. Their presence and example teach students about stewardship, generosity, and living out their faith in tangible ways.
Volunteering Statistics
According to the US Census Bureau, more than 75.7 million people (28% of Americans) —volunteered for an organization (2022-23). In total, these volunteers served an estimated 4.99 billion hours with an economic value of $167.2 billion.
