健康 & 除了
Making a Difference: 的 Power of Volunteering
2024年4月19日
的 D.C. 澳博app援助计划 (LAP) is fortunate to have a cadre of dedicated vol
unteers making a difference in our legal community. 为了纪念 国家 志愿者一周, we reflect on and express gratitude for our volunteers’ incredible contributions. 是否分享他们的经验, 强度, and hope in a presentation or connecting directly with a D.C. 酒吧 member or law student to offer mentoring support, volunteers play a vital role in LAP’s work.
为什么成为LAP志愿者很重要
澳博app们面临着无数的压力, from high-pressure work environments to weighty client expectations. 的 demanding nature of the profession can take a toll, and some lawyers may find themselves grappling with personal and professional challenges that affect their overall well-being. LAP volunteers make a difference through:
- 指导的关系. Volunteers provide one-on-one encouragement and support to LAP clients, many of whom benefit from the connection with someone who has “been there, done that” and offers validation and hope.
- 分享生活经验. 的 effect of volunteer stories is significant. After a volunteer shares their story at an LAP outreach presentation, we often receive a call from a lawyer or a law student who attended the event. 的y reach out for help after seeing themselves in the volunteer’s story, or because they want to learn how to support their colleague or loved one who is struggling.
Offering one’s time provides benefits for the volunteer as well. 研究表明， 志愿服务 positively affects mental and physical well-being. 通过回馈他们的社区, 个人可以减轻压力, combat feelings of loneliness and depression, and increase overall happiness and life satisfaction. 此外, research indicates that 志愿服务 is associated with lower blood pressure, 降低患心脏病的风险, 延长寿命. Engaging in volunteer activities not only makes a positive impact on the community, but it also provides a profound sense of personal fulfillment.
谁能成为志愿者?
LAP寻求下列志愿者.C. 酒吧里的成员, 法官, or law students and have faced personal and professional challenges such as chronic stress, 上瘾, 心理健康问题, 还有其他困难. Your personal experience can give hope to others struggling with similar problems. By sharing your story and providing support, you can make a significant impact on the lives of those in need.
We maintain a diverse group of volunteers who reflect the D.C. 酒吧里的成员hip and the clients we serve. Representation matters — it’s empowering for clients to see someone like them reaching out. By having volunteers with varied backgrounds and experiences, we can work together to make a greater impact.
邀请你参与其中
As we celebrate the incredible work of our current volunteers, we also want to extend an invitation to those of you who are ready to make a difference. 的re are many opportunities to help us create positive change in the legal community:
- 访问 我们的网站 to learn more about the 澳博app援助计划.
- 通过填写我们的 志愿者的形式 或发邮件 (电子邮件保护).
- Share your story through 我们的网站’s “复苏之声”页面. 如果愿意，您可以保持匿名.
- Get in touch with an LAP staff member to answer your questions. 请电邮至 (电子邮件保护).
对我们现在的志愿者:谢谢你们. Your generosity, compassion, and commitment humble us. Whether you’ve been 志愿服务 with us for years or have recently joined our efforts, your contributions make a real difference in the lives of others and improve the well-being of our legal community.
To all volunteers, wherever you volunteer, thank you. 快乐全国志愿者周!
Niki Irish is outreach and education coordinator for the D.C. 澳博app援助计划.
