Volunteering is not just nice. It’s necessary. In a world where we are overly connected online, there’s more and more evidence that we are lacking real connection to humanity leading to more loneliness and isolation. There is a constant search for purpose among many generations, especially millennials and Gen-Z. In 2025, the CEO of Points of Light predicts the most meaningful moments are going to be the ones where we’re reconnected offline, in person and in community.
In March 2025, Forbes NonProfit Council published this interesting read that outlines how volunteering helps with true, meaningful connection.
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