There are many reasons to be a volunteer. This article lists eighteen of them.

Are you so busy that there seems to be no time at the end of the day to give to others? It might be the result of not knowing your life purpose.

Everyone has times when they could use some support or motivation from others. Encouraging others is something we should do everyday.

Too busy, too stressed, too important to give a helping hand and make a difference? I believe that once we stop and get out of our own way, we not only discover how much we have to give, but also that we have much joy and richness to experience in that transaction.

Volunteering is one of the most rewarding things you will do. Volunteering will also be a frustrating experience if you do not consider the answers to a few questions before you commit your time and energy. One of those questions is “Do you know what your true obligation will be?”

The start of a new year is traditionally a time to reflect on the previous year. It is also a time to establish new resolutions. Make sure that some of your resolutions consider others.

Do you feel like the time you have to contribute to a worthy cause won’t make a difference? This short exercise will show a small amount of time can have a positive influence on someone who needs it.

Little things can have a tremendous impact on a person. What little things have you done today for someone?

Do you find yourself in a hurry much of the time? When we are in a hurry, we tend to lose sight of the people and things around us. I had an experience when traveling through an airport in Atlanta, Georgia that reminded me of how easy it is to walk over someone rather than help them.