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Volunteer Memphis connects volunteers with meaningful opportunities and nonprofits with skills-based volunteers to advance corporate social responsibility in the Memphis area. It helps over 25,000 volunteers annually find opportunities through its website and works with various community groups. Data shows 26.5% of Memphis residents volunteer, ranking it 30th among largest cities. The top three types of organizations served are religious, education, and health. There are over 5,000 registered nonprofits in the Mid-South region excluding churches.
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VMYPPresentation
- 2. Who are we? An Action Initiative of Leadership Memphis, Volunteer Memphis, connects volunteers with meaningful volunteer opportunities, connects nonprofits with skills-based volunteers, and advances the local corporate responsibility footprint.
- 3. Who are we? Leadership Memphis prepares and mobilizes leaders to work together for the good of the whole community through leadership programs, post-secondary advocacy, and community service. learn more: leadershipmemphis.org
- 4. WHAT WE DO - Help over 25,000 volunteers find opportunities to do good annually through our easy to use website. - Work with nonprofits, churches, schools, corporations, government & other groups to make community programs stronger.
- 5. 2013 DATA FROM THE CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE
- 6. 26.5% of residents volunteer, ranking Memphis 30th among the 51 largest MSAs.
- 8. TOP 3 types of organizations served: Religious - 34.4% Education - 27.8% Health - 13.1%
- 9. QUIZ TIME: How many registered nonprofits (excluding churches) are in the Mid-South? A. 2,500 B. 3,649 C. 5,196
- 10. QUIZ TIME: How many registered nonprofits (excluding churches) are in the Mid-South? A. 2,500 B. 3,649 C. 5,196
- 11. With over 5,000 registered nonprofits and 300,000 volunteers, Memphis should not be #31 on the list. After all, we were recently ranked as the second most charitable city out of the 50 biggest MSAs ranked by The Chronicle of Philanthropy. In addition to serving your community, volunteerism helps you too.
- 13. Volunteering is a resume builder If you have never had a job, then volunteering is a must. It is the perfect way to add work-related experience to your resume. Even if you have had multiple jobs, volunteering can benefit you because it shows the employer you are serious about getting involved and improving your skills.
- 14. 27%Volunteers are 27% more likely on average to receive a job offer than non-volunteers.
- 15. Develop transferable skills Employers are looking for skills that are easily transferred to different areas. Various skills include: teamwork, interpersonal communication, public speaking, time management, leadership, organization, analysis, computer skills, problem solving and creative thinking.
- 16. test drive career opportunities You will see first-hand what professionals in various fields do. This can show you the pros and cons of certain jobs. You may have an eye-opening experience that gives your life a different direction.
- 17. build your network (beyond social media) Having contacts in the business world may lead to jobs. Interacting with different people in a volunteer setting could really open doors for you as an applicant.
- 18. gain perspective Focusing on helping others broadens your horizons and draws your attention to the bigger issues of the world. Giving back to your community opens your eyes to the incredible world that exists outside of the school / college bubble.
- 19. manage stress Taking your mind off school and devoting time to serving others truly does wonders for your stress levels; and the better you feel, the more likely you are to succeed in your studies.
- 20. gain a reference (or even a friend) Getting that first job out of school can be difficult, especially without work experience. Cultivate a professional relationship with organization staff members and volunteer managers. You may even find that you¡¯ve developed friendships with like-minded peers.
- 21. Feel enriched There¡¯s nothing more fulfilling than realizing how much of an impact a volunteer can make. Volunteers working together to build a children¡¯s playground or low-cost housing for needy families can later visit these sites and see how the project has enriched the neighborhood.
- 22. creative date night (or with friends) For years you¡¯ve gone to the movies on Saturdays or hung out at your favorite restaurant with friends. Make date night or hangout night with your friends a night of service by hosting monthly VolunTeams where you meet at a different nonprofit each time and help them with various tasks.
- 23. volunteering makes you happy In a study by the United Health Group, 94% of people who volunteered in the last twelve months say that volunteering improves their mood and helps them become more optimistic.
- 24. It's not often we find this kind of win-win activity.
- 25. doing good is good for us.
- 26. We can do more and do better.