How do I get involved in March of Dimes?

How can I get involved? Contact your local March of Dimes office and find out if they have any current programs for students. Join March for Babies by visiting marchforbabies.org – start a new team for your school, campus or club! Or simply ask a few friends to join in your walk for healthy babies.

What is the March of Dimes mission?

Mission statement Our mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

Does volunteering look good on CV?

Including volunteer experience on your CV can demonstrate whether you’re a hard worker or a creative person, whether you’re ambitious or prefer tasks to be assigned to you. You’d be surprised about just how much it reveals to hiring managers.

Who benefits from volunteering?

The more we give, the happier we feel. Volunteering increases self-confidence. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity.

Why do volunteers leave?

Studies show, volunteers have a much greater chance of burnout when they feel they have no say in circumstances that impact them. Burnout, as we know, is characterized by exhaustion, hopelessness, irritability, and negativity. All of which, ultimately lead to the volunteer deciding to quit.

How do I ask for volunteer work?

Explain that you are interested in a volunteer job and that you are specifically excited about the particular organization. You can even add a sentence about why the organization is an ideal match for your skills. The opening paragraph should entice the reader to want to learn more about you.