There are plenty of compelling reasons to start volunteering. You can make a difference in people’s lives and make your city a better place. Volunteering builds community and friendships. 研究 has shown that it even has health benefits. Plus, it feels good to help others!
There are also professional advantages to volunteering. Helping can strengthen your business’s and your reputation. Getting involved raises your profile among a whole new group of potential clients. It can further associate you with your real estate specialty or niche, such as if you sell eco-friendly homes and volunteer cleaning up habitats.
So how can you or your firm get started?
你想帮助谁或什么? 是什么激励着你? There are many worthy causes in your area—focus on what motivates you. It could be a subject close to your heart or the area with the greatest need. Perhaps you want to help a cause that’s overlooked by most people.
需要什么帮助? 研究 the nonprofit of your choice. 你怎样才能最好地帮助他们? 他们接受志愿者吗?? 他们什么时候需要帮助? Do you need to have any special training before you can help? Visit the charity’s website or speak to a representative to find out.
有什么任务需要你的才能吗? Highly skilled volunteers or those who can do complex tasks may be in high demand and can re所有y advance an organization’s mission. 思考 所有 你的专业领域. The skills they need most may have nothing to do with your professional life.
你能让其他人参与进来吗? If your time and effort can make a big difference, think about how much of an impact your team or brokerage can have. Talk with your broker (or your agents) about volunteering together. 一些慈善机构欢迎团体. It could be a team-building opportunity or something you could promote on social media.
你什么时候可以开始?? Even a single afternoon of volunteering helps. If schedules 所有ow more sessions, even better.