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of volunteers reported the action enriched their sense of purpose in life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strengthening Communities, One Volunteer at a Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every thriving community is powered by those who step up to serve\u2014people who feed the hungry, mentor youth, support families in crisis, and advocate for meaningful change. Behind every story of impact is a group of dedicated individuals who made it happen\u2014people just like you.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This April, we are kicking off during Volunteer Appreciation Month<\/strong>, we\u2019re not just celebrating the volunteers who make a difference\u2014we\u2019re inviting you to become one of them. The Junior League<\/strong>, alongside Rotary<\/strong>, Kiwanis<\/strong>, the General Federation of Women\u2019s Clubs<\/strong>, the National Exchange Club<\/strong>, and over 30 other service organizations, is challenging passionate changemakers to take action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jump In & Join.<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Be part of a legacy of service, build lifelong connections, and grow as a leader\u2014all while making a lasting impact in your community. Whether you\u2019re passionate about hands-on volunteering, advocacy, fundraising, or event planning, there\u2019s a place for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your community needs you. <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Why Join a Service Organization? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joining a service organization is one of the most effective ways to rebuild social trust, foster belonging, and create lasting positive change. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Research shows that people who engage in meaningful social activities, like volunteering, experience lower levels of stress, depression, and even live longer. Service organizations provide built-in support networks that boost overall well-being.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Strengthen Communities<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The research is clear: when people are civically engaged, schools perform better, local economies grow, and social trust increases. Service clubs are the heart of this engagement. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Combat Loneliness & Build Lifelong Friendships<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Dr. Murthy emphasizes that human connection is as essential to our health as exercise and proper nutrition. Service organizations create meaningful relationships rooted in shared purpose. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Grow as a Leader<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Service clubs don\u2019t just support communities\u2014they build leaders. Whether you\u2019re organizing events, managing projects, or speaking on behalf of a cause, you\u2019ll gain skills that serve you in all areas of life. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Support Democracy & Civil Society<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As Join or Die<\/em> highlights, civic disengagement leads to weaker communities and greater division. By joining a service club, you\u2019re part of the solution\u2014bringing people together across backgrounds and beliefs for a common good. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Community Service Organizations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Altrusa<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
AMBUCS<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Assistance League<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Catholic Daughters of Americas<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Civitan International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Cosmopolitan International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Daughters of the American Revolution<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
General Federation of Women’s Clubs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Kiwanis International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Links Incorporated<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Lions International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Mensa<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Moose International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
National Assistance League<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
National Association of Junior Auxiliaries<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
National Exchange Club<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
National Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Optimist International Foundation<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Pilot International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Rotary International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Ruritan National<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Sertoma<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Society of Women Engineers<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The American Legion National Headquarters<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The Association of Junior League International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Toastmasters International<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Y’s Men International<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Are you a national or international organization that wants to jump in?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Show us how you jumped in and joined!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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96% of volunteers reported the action enriched their sense of purpose in life. 77% of nonprofits believe that skilled volunteers could improve their organization’s business practices. 35% of volunteers do so to socialize with others in the community. Strengthening Communities, One Volunteer at a Time Every thriving community is powered by those who step up to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-11","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jumpinandjoin.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jumpinandjoin.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jumpinandjoin.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jumpinandjoin.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jumpinandjoin.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/jumpinandjoin.org\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/11\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jumpinandjoin.org\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}