Volunteer with a local organization and be rewarded MicroCASH ($MC) community currency. Use MicroCASH just like cash.
Check out this site for shop local listings of affiliated businesses and where you may spend your MicroCASH.
There are millions of people in Canada and the United States volunteering their time each year to a variety of causes.
How does it benefit them? Are there really volunteer rewards?
First and foremost, human beings by nature have a desire to make a meaningful
impact on the world around them. It is a part of who we are.
Beyond that, the list of reasons is as varied as the people who offer their talents.
Many individuals like to meet new people and volunteering is often a community-wide project drawing in a large pool of people.
Others like to feel valued and needed. Sometimes, the people offering
their time are doing so in gratitude for help they received in the past.
Whatever reason an individual offers his or her time, each moment spent helping
others or working for a cause is a moment that holds value and returns rewards.
Consider the value of volunteer time
The 2004 National Average Hourly Value Of Volunteer Time Was: $17.55
According to Independent Sector*, this average value is based on calculations provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
and includes the median hourly earnings of all production and non-supervisory workers on private (non-farm) payrolls.
That is an important savings for charitable and nonprofit organizations. Many of the services
they provide would not otherwise be available if it were not for non-paid workers.
As a volunteer, there are also a great many benefits to take from the many opportunities available.
In fact, you won't believe how much helping other can actually help YOU.
MicroBUX Volunteer Rewards can be awesome for you as well as those you help.
Personal Gains
Helping others helps YOU.
It’s not selfish to be rewarded for doing good things.
It is a natural outcome.
Now, think about how this applies to searching for jobs.
It is important to realize how employers view volunteerism. Most employers will know that as an unpaid, volunteer worker, you developed skills that will contribute to your ability to do your job well. Here is a run-down of the things an employer might take into account: you probably work well with others, you are likely to take direction well, you aren’t afraid of challenges, you have self-confidence, you enjoy making a difference, you probably are the kind of person to take initiative, you are willing to try something new and/or you can work as a team-member.
Did you know that helping others could offer so much in return?
The next time you are presented with an opportunity to offer your time for a worthy cause, think about
how you will be helping others,but remember that you will be rewarded for your efforts, too.
MicroCASH Volunteer Rewards provides a reward for everyone involved.
Come and get your share.
How does it benefit them? Are there really volunteer rewards?
First and foremost, human beings by nature have a desire to make a meaningful
impact on the world around them. It is a part of who we are.
Beyond that, the list of reasons is as varied as the people who offer their talents.
Many individuals like to meet new people and volunteering is often a community-wide project drawing in a large pool of people.
Others like to feel valued and needed. Sometimes, the people offering
their time are doing so in gratitude for help they received in the past.
Whatever reason an individual offers his or her time, each moment spent helping
others or working for a cause is a moment that holds value and returns rewards.
Consider the value of volunteer time
The 2004 National Average Hourly Value Of Volunteer Time Was: $17.55
According to Independent Sector*, this average value is based on calculations provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
and includes the median hourly earnings of all production and non-supervisory workers on private (non-farm) payrolls.
That is an important savings for charitable and nonprofit organizations. Many of the services
they provide would not otherwise be available if it were not for non-paid workers.
As a volunteer, there are also a great many benefits to take from the many opportunities available.
In fact, you won't believe how much helping other can actually help YOU.
MicroBUX Volunteer Rewards can be awesome for you as well as those you help.
Personal Gains
- Learn about many issues (cultural, health, environmental, etc)
- Feel needed, appreciated and valued
- Meet new people – make new friends
- Helps you to deal with your own problems
- Builds self-esteem and confidence
- Understand people better
- Become a role model
- Make contacts which may help your career
- Help you decide on a career
- Learn leadership skills
- Volunteer work looks good on a resume
- Improve interpersonal/communication skills
- Learn from role models
- Get academic credit (high school and college)
Helping others helps YOU.
It’s not selfish to be rewarded for doing good things.
It is a natural outcome.
Now, think about how this applies to searching for jobs.
It is important to realize how employers view volunteerism. Most employers will know that as an unpaid, volunteer worker, you developed skills that will contribute to your ability to do your job well. Here is a run-down of the things an employer might take into account: you probably work well with others, you are likely to take direction well, you aren’t afraid of challenges, you have self-confidence, you enjoy making a difference, you probably are the kind of person to take initiative, you are willing to try something new and/or you can work as a team-member.
Did you know that helping others could offer so much in return?
The next time you are presented with an opportunity to offer your time for a worthy cause, think about
how you will be helping others,but remember that you will be rewarded for your efforts, too.
MicroCASH Volunteer Rewards provides a reward for everyone involved.
Come and get your share.
Please note that the MicroCASH volunteer rewards can be used like cash
(actually, we think they are better because they stay in the community).
They are not replaceable if lost or stolen and cannot be reissued. Please do not ask for a replacement.
MicroCASH "community currency" is good for making purchases with "select" SHOP LOCAL listed
and/or affiliated business links found on the SHOP LOCAL S.T.A.R. Directory portion of this site.
Be Rewarded for spreading the word. Talk to your favorite local business about the benefits of listing.
(actually, we think they are better because they stay in the community).
They are not replaceable if lost or stolen and cannot be reissued. Please do not ask for a replacement.
MicroCASH "community currency" is good for making purchases with "select" SHOP LOCAL listed
and/or affiliated business links found on the SHOP LOCAL S.T.A.R. Directory portion of this site.
Be Rewarded for spreading the word. Talk to your favorite local business about the benefits of listing.
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