Read this article by our friends at The Mesquite.
"Aaron Guerrero, civic engagement coordinator for the Mays Center for Experiential Learning and Community Engagement, said many students feel a sense of purpose after volunteering. Participating doesn’t just benefit the community but also the volunteer.
“It gives you a sense of usefulness,” Guerrero said.
Organizations need volunteers because many of them are nonprofit with limited budgets or smaller staffs that rely on the mutual relationships with college students."