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1. What are the requirements for volunteering at the Dwyer Center?

When it comes to volunteering, passion and positivity are the only requirements!

2. What are some of the volunteer opportunities available at the Dwyer Center?

There are many volunteer opportunities at the Dwyer Center! Some examples include:

• Adopt-A-Family
• Bridge Volunteers
• Community Services Advisory Board
• Computer
• Feed-A-Family
• Flu Shot Day
• Front Desk
• Fundraising Volunteers
• Gardeners
• Holiday Caring and Sharing
• Legal Volunteer
• Luncheonettes
• Meals on Wheels
• Plant Care
• Prime Times Collators
• Tax Volunteers
• Woodshop Volunteers

3. How will I know which volunteer opportunity is right for me?

When searching for the right volunteer opportunity, you can ask yourself a few questions to help decide which ones might be best suited to you:

• Would you like to work with people or would you rather work in solitude?
• Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a team?
• Are you better behind the scenes of do you prefer to take a more visible role?
• How much time are you willing to commit?
• How much responsibility are you willing to take on?
• What skills can you bring to a volunteer job?
• What causes are important to you?

4. What are some of the benefits of volunteering?

Volunteering provides many benefits to both mental and physical health:

• Combats depression
• Connects you to others
• Helps you stay physically healthy
• Increases self confidence
• Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life

Getting the Most out of Volunteering

Take every opportunity to ensure that you’re getting the most out of volunteering by remembering to:

• Ask questions
• Don’t be afraid to make a change
• Enjoy yourself
• Make sure you know what is expected

5. How do I get started?

Stop by or call the Dwyer Center and talk with the Community Services Assistant Director at 440-899-3442, she can give you more information about volunteer opportunities and help you determine how you would like to get involved!