AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Most recently, the London School of Economics conducted a massive study that measured the happiness of a large group of American adults. Of these adults, the odds of being “very happy” rose by 7% among those who volunteered monthly and rose by 12% in those that volunteer every two to four weeks.

Detailed explanation-2: -Volunteering reduces stress and increases positive, relaxed feelings by releasing dopamine. By spending time in service to others, volunteers report feeling a sense of meaning and appreciation, both given and received, which can have a stress-reducing effect.

Detailed explanation-3: -Achievement-motivated desire of excellence. doing a good job. needing a sense of important accomplishment. wanting to change/advance career/get a job.

Detailed explanation-4: -Unpaid volunteers are often the glue that holds a community together. Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference to the lives of people, animals, and organizations in need.