The Joy of Giving

Why altruism and generosity make us healthier and happier-and how we can all give more.
Stephen G. Post, Ph.D., is Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care, and Bioethics. He is the co-author of Why Good Things Happen to Good People. See full bio

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The Joy of Giving: Caring for Volunteers

Not every volunteer experiences a helper's high, but many could if they were better managed.  A new professional group, volunteer managers, has emerged over the last decade as more and more institutions rely heavily on large numbers of volunteer helpers. Many managers have training in counseling, and they are asking the right questions.   Read More

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