Research has shown that social connectedness can improve physical health and emotional well-being, and even increased life span. The Volunteer Center provides a path to making such connections and fostering positive emotion through volunteering. Here’s how. Volunteering enhances well being It is a scientifically accepted premise that contributing time and effort to a cause greater than oneself […]
Many of us spend the last days of October wrapped up in spooky party decorations, clever children’s costumes and colossal candy bowls. What you might not know is that there is another national holiday the weekend just before All Hallows’ Eve that focuses solely on community service. It’s calledMake A Difference Day. Make A Difference […]
For more than half a century, The Volunteer Center has strived to improve the quality of life in local communities by engaging people in meaningful service. Through its dedicated service and expansive network of nonprofits, The Volunteer Center has grown to a do-gooder juggernaut, reaching beyond New Trier Township and the North Shore to refer […]
Take a few minutes out of your Saturday to drop off items in Winnetka at Make A Difference Day and make a big impact on the lives of others in need. The Volunteer Center (VC) will sponsor its 10th annual Make A Difference Day Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Indian […]
