According to a study by United Health Care: 88 percent of people who volunteered in the past 12 months noted an increase in self-esteem, with 93 percent noting an improvement in mood, 78 percent felt they have greater control over their health and well-being, and 7 percent experienced lower stress levels.
Additionally, according to Volunteer Hub, volunteerism has a financial value of over $184 billion.
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