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Volunteering:
A Two-Way Street
Learn or develop a new skill. If you've been looking for an excuse to learn home renovation, care for flowers and trees, or even learn a thing or two about Springfield's history, getting involved with bloom projects can be just the place to expand your knowledge.
Get motivation and a sense of achievement. Pick a volunteer position that plays on your interests and passions. Seeing your hard work result in a finished project or another person's happiness will give you a sense of achievement.
Boost your career options. By adding a volunteer experience section to your resume, employers will get a sense of your interests and values on top of your professional strivings. It doesn't hurt to show them you have the drive to take on your own personal endeavors.
Meet new people. Serving alongside other residents and community members can form lasting bonds that not only expand your social group and network where you live, but increase community identity as well.
Have new experiences. It's true, service can be FUN! Whether you've done a lot of serving in the past or you're looking to jump in for the first time, you can always find something new to do to give back to your city and your fellow neighbor. Find something that sparks your interest; you can even suggest new projects to serve in new, exciting ways. | 
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