That it is good for us to volunteer, says a notice that is stuck together with other adverts on the window at the local Salvation Army premises.

What is a volunteer? A volunteer is a person who does SERVICE for others without getting paid for what he does.

“SERVICE”

Why is it now good for us to volunteer? Three areas are mentioned on the invitation to volunteer, namely HEALTH, STRESS and PURPOSE IN LIFE.

Volunteers are “10 times more likely to be in good health than non volunteers.” “Volunteering has made them feel healthier.” 76% of the volunteers questioned said that.

Volunteers said “that volunteering lowered their stress levels.” 78 percent of volunteers questioned said that.

They said also “that volunteering enriched their sense of purpose in life.” In fact 96 percent of volunteers questioned said that.

It is all about SERVING others. That reminds me of the Rotary Motto. The Rotary Motto says: “SERVICE ABOVE SELF.”

The Bible has a lot to say about SERVICE. Read Luke 12:35 and Matthew 20:25-28.