How to safely volunteer this holiday season

You might have heard it before but volunteering doesn't only help those in need. It also benefits you. 

"Volunteering is a great way to both amplify your mental and physical wellbeing...and, obviously, it's a great way to help people who really need some extra support," says Laura Plato, chief solutions officer at VolunteerMatch, a U.S. based nonprofit that helps people find both online and virtual volunteer opportunities. 

And while it's always important there's a special emphasis on volunteering as the year comes to an end. Plato thinks this time period prompts people to reflect on the past year and ask themselves if they've done enough to help their community.  Read more...