By Jace, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | I think volunteering is good because it can help you when you are feeling stressed and help you make new friends. When you volunteer for a good cause, people appreciate what you do. Helping others also helps you feel better about yourself.

By Eliana, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | I think volunteering is an effective way to teach people to be thankful for what they have. When someone volunteers to help people who are homeless, they can learn that there are people in the world who are not living an easy life. Volunteering can also help kids learn to care more about others.

By Brandon, Catholic Partnership Schools Healthy Courier | Volunteering gives you a chance to make a difference and try something new. It helps you get out of a rut and cope with your feelings. Volunteering also teaches responsibility and helps you grow as a person.

Illustration by Brandon, eight grade, St. Joes, 2025-2026