Besides being philanthropic, studies have shown that volunteering increases health and longevity. But the real virtue may be in the pleasures gained in the process -- seeing a smile or hearing a thank you. Eileen Brown shared a list of physical, mental and emotional benefits of volunteering on the NSSCTalk listserv in March 2006. This effective practice also highlights studies that corroborate the benefits identified by this RSVP director.

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