enables those who are restrained by
family care-giving obligations (either responsibilities
to children or seniors) to become involved. Family
volunteering greatly increases the chances for busy
families to engage in service.
is a natural multiplier of volunteers.
Recruiting any family member acts as a catalyst for
enlisting other family members.
is attractive to communities with
relatively low rates of involvement. Volunteer Centers
are able to attract support from ethnic, immigrant,
and low-income communities because they are very family-oriented.
provides a positive effect on personal
relationships.
offers volunteers the opportunity
to take responsibility for identifying and addressing
the needs of their communities. Empowered family volunteers
can directly confront, identify, and solve their own
needs and those around them.
provides the same benefits as individual
volunteering, including passing on of social values,
building individual self-esteem, and allowing individuals
to give back to the community through service. It
also strengthens family bonds and communication patterns,
and involves parents as role models for proactive
social behavior.
