This document discusses the benefits of volunteering for young professionals' career and personal development. It provides examples of volunteering opportunities after natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake. The document outlines the mission of increasing young professionals' skills through volunteering and introduces the team leading this effort. It then explains how volunteering can help with employment opportunities, networking, leadership skills, self-confidence, and health. Volunteering causes are described and the online DYPN tool is introduced to help young people get involved. In conclusion, the benefits of volunteering are summarized as meeting people, learning skills, and facilitating personal growth.

1. Changing Lives, We Are In It Together!
Prepared by:
Regina Bekebrede, Keegan Faulkner, Kevin Jarnagin,
Omar Ochir, & Diane Tolles
SPCH 275
DeVry University
6.25.15

2. Hurricane Katrina
❑ August 29, 2005
❑ 1,833 deaths
❑ $81 billion in property
damage
“… helping Katrina victims have
been a very rewarding time in
their lives,” said one volunteer.

3. Haiti Earthquake
❑ January 12, 2010
❑ 200,000 deaths
❑ 300,000 injured
❑ Over 1 million homeless
“There were no operating beds
until we arrived.” Dr. Fuller (to
the right)

4. Mission Statement
“To increase the professional development of high school
young professionals through volunteering. “

5. Our Team
Diana Tolles
Career Mentor
10 Years Experience
Regina Bekebrede
Community Relations
6 Years Experience
Kevin Jarnagin
CEO & IT Professor
12 Years Experience
Keegan Faulkner
Job Coach & Veteran
6 Years Experience
Omar Ochir Job
Coach
8 Years Experience

6. ❑ Pathway to Employment
❑ Lower Unemployment Rate
❑ 27% More Job Opportunities
Volunteer = Career Opportunities

7. Networking
❑ Low Commitment, High
Return Activities Will Make
You Better At Your Job
❑ Benefits of Volunteering
❑ Networking
❑ Lead by Example

8. Networking
❑ Volunteering increases your social networking and
relationship skills
❑ Through networking
❑ Develop your networking social skills

9. Leadership in Volunteering
Volunteering opens many new promotion
opportunities as it teaches skills only available in a
volunteering setting.
“Donating time to a worthy cause can not only
benefit society, but also help sharpen your skills as a
leader.”
S.J., Hudoba (2014)

10. Leadership in Volunteering
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor
and Statistics states the
volunteering rate is only
at 25%. A low since 2002.
• S.J. Hudoba (2014)
• Morale building,
communication, and
persuasion are great
skills learned during
volunteering

11. Facilitating Personal Growth
SELF-CONFIDENCE
❑ Going outside of comfort zone
❑ Successfully completing tasks
❑ Having a sense of purpose
Volunteering is nearly impossible to fail!

12. Variety of Causes to Get Involved With
✓ Nature
✓ Faith Based
✓ Housing
✓ Children
…just to name a few!
Improved Health by Helping Others
✓ Lower Mortality Rates
✓ Reduced Depression
✓ Increased Physical Activity
A Healthier You!

13. Conclusion of Our Journey
Benefits of Volunteering
❑ Meet New People
❑ Learn New Skills
❑ Personal Growth

14. The DYPN Online Tool
DYPN
For Young Professionals

15. Take Action Today!
Please visit us at
www.DYPN.com
Or Call
1-888-CAL-LNOW

16. References
• Arabia 2000. Volunteering does a body good and healthier. (2011)
DeVry Library Database. Retrieved: May 12, 2015
• Chaudoye, G., Cupa, D., Riazuelo, H. (2015). The place of the body in young adults'
use of the new technologies: Virtual bodies?. Bulletin Of The Menninger Clinic, 79(2),
174-186. DeVry Library Database
Retrieved : May 12, 2015
• Clukey, L. (2010). Transformative experiences for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita disaster
volunteers. Disasters, 34(3), 644-656. doi:10.1111/j.1467- 7717.2010.01162.x
• Di Tommaso, A., Ghertner, R., Nerino, A., Spera, C. (2013) Volunteering as a
pathway to employment. Corporation for National & Community Service. Retrieved
from: http://www.nationalservice.gov/sites/default/
files/upload/employment_research_report;pdf
• Dietz, N., Grimm, R., Spring, K. (2007). The health benefits of volunteering.
http://www.nationalservice.gov/pdf/07_0506_hbr.pdf

17. References
• Hudoba, S.J. (2014). Volunteering: Key to leadership success. Internal Auditor, 71(2),
72. Retrieved from: DeVry Library Database
• Kemp, G., Saisan, J., Smith, M. (2015). Volunteering and its surprising benefits.
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/work-career/volunteering-and-its-
surprising-benefits.htm
• McCormick, I. (2015). Nurturing Young Leaders. New Zealand Management, 62(3),
14-15.
• Networking for introverts. (2015). Communication Briefings, 34(6), 6.
Retrieved from: DeVry Library Database

18. Thank You!
Dear Professor Celeste Hansen
Better than a thousand days of
diligent study is one day with a
great teacher.
- Japanese Proverb
Thank you for your guidance and leadership.
Your Students <3