How to make volunteering a year-round practice

In fact, understanding and building on the non-altruistic reasons for volunteering can promote more altruistic behavior. According to Snyder, who has spent her career studying social behavior, there are five key drivers that, when partnering with the yen for good deeds, can contribute to consistent volunteering. Going to college, as Williams mentioned, falls under the category of personal development; other items are connection with the community; increased understanding of people, cultures or places; satisfaction about personal values ​​or concerns; and increase trust.