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Why I Want To Volunteer
There are many reasons why I chose to volunteer for the VAVS Youth Volunteer Program at West Palm Beach VA Medical Center. A friend of mine has told me lots of positive feedback about the West Palm Beach Medical Center. From the things I’ve been told, I know that this program would be life changing. I have always wanted to volunteer because I love helping and making others happy. I always feel satisfied just being able to help someone, even if it was the smallest job. This gives me an opportunity to learn new things and do different activities. Volunteering makes me feel like I’ve achieved something by helping. Volunteering can teach me skills that I may need in the future, and can allow me to look beyond of what I want to do in the future.

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