In today’s episode, we’re diving into the not-so-obvious perks of volunteering - beyond just padding your résumé or pretending you’re too busy to be sad on Sundays. Because let’s be honest: most of us sign up out of guilt, FOMO, or the vague hope that helping others will magically make us feel less hollow inside. (Spoiler: sometimes it does.) We’ll unpack the real reasons people stick with it - like unexpected friendships, ego detoxes, and moments of clarity that somehow show up between passing out water bottles and picking up trash. This episode is equal parts purpose, pep talk, pop culture snark, and soul-searching you didn’t know you needed. So whether you’re chasing meaning, community, or just want a reason to leave your house that isn’t brunch, grab your reusable tote and let’s get fulfilled.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - Intro
- (00:03:06) - Podcast Topic
- (00:07:39) - Word of the Day
- (00:09:45) - Our Volunteer History
- (00:16:23) - How Volunteering Changes You
- (00:19:26) - Unexpected Benefits
- (00:26:11) - How to Start
- (00:31:53) - Fun Facts
- (00:36:18) - Takeaways
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