Jefferson Awards

• Nov 15, 2007 12:01 am US/Pacific
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What's in it for me?

When you give your time, you not only help your community, you help yourself. That's according to a study conducted by the Universities of Essex and Sheffield in England, where researchers found volunteering makes people happy and improves the quality of life.

Professor Paul Whiteley said the study suggests volunteering promotes better health, a lower crime rate, improved education, and greater overall satisfaction.

So improve your own life by lending a hand in your community! Select a volunteer matching service below and get started! (To volunteer for a specific organization or event you saw on a CBS 5 Jefferson Award story, look for the links listed with each individual story on the main Jefferson Awards page.)

One Brick, Volunteering Made Easy
One Brick provides support to local nonprofit and community organizations by creating a unique, social and flexible volunteer environment for those interested in making a concrete difference in the community.

Volunteer Center Serving Contra Costa and Alameda Counties
The Volunteer Center is a private, nonprofit organization established to provide Contra Costa and Alameda Counties with a centralized source of volunteer information.

United Way Bay Area
Bringing together people, information, resources and ideas to improve lives in the seven county Bay Area.

Volunteer Center Serving San Francisco and San Mateo Counties
The Volunteer Center is a private, nonprofit organization established to provide San Francisco and San Mateo Counties with a centralized source of volunteer information.

Youth Leadership Institute
YLI creates curricula and training programs that fosters social change efforts across the nation, all while promoting best practices in the field of youth development.

The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership
The Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership provides resources and services aimed at creating a stronger nonprofit sector and a more engaged community in Marin County.

VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help everyone find a great place to volunteer through online services.

Hands On Bay Area
Hands On Bay Area creates, manages and leads more than 120 volunteer projects each month for individuals and corporations, benefiting hundreds of Bay Area nonprofit agencies.

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