Volunteers needed

I often marvel at the number of people I know who are willing to volunteer at so many events all over Carbon County. These are busy people with full-time jobs, families and social lives! You can see them taking tickets at a rodeo, handing out mugs at Steinley Cup, setting up tents at music in the park and giving directions at a fun run.

As an event planner, I rely heavily on volunteers for our chamber sponsored events. It takes about 30 volunteers each for the fishing derby and the Beerfest. That is in addition to staff and board of directors!

You may ask, “Why should I volunteer?” Let me count the benefits!

• Builds community

• Ends loneliness

• Increases socializing

• Builds bonds, creates friends

• Develops emotional stability

• Improves self-esteem

• Helps those with mental illnesses

• Promotes longevity

• Reduces risk of Alzheimer’s

• Leads to graceful aging

• Burns that stubborn belly fat

• Improves college and school experience

• Provides better job opportunities

• Develops corporate communities

• Adds fun to your life

I have found that each of these benefits are well worth my time, but a free t-shirt is also a nice benefit! Hoping you will get off the couch and find a way to get out there!