Author: Morgan Harrar
-
From “I Have To” to “I Get To” – Changing the Narrative Surrounding Service
For a lot of people, service can start with the same thought: “I have to volunteer.” It sounds like an obligation. Another thing to add to an already overwhelming to-do list. But what if we change just one word? What if it became “I get to volunteer.” That small shift can change everything. When we…
Written by
·
-
Advocacy as an Act of Service
Not all service is visible. Sometimes it isn’t forward-facing at an event or a scheduled opportunity. Sometimes it looks like a conversation or a story. Sometimes it’s simply using your voice. That’s advocacy – and it’s one of the most powerful ways to give back. Whether it’s sharing your story to raise awareness, educating others…
Written by
·
-
You Don’t Need Hours – You Need Intention
It’s easy to get caught up in counting hours. “I don’t have time.” “I can’t commit long-term.” “I’m not sure where to start.” These thoughts can sometimes make service feel like a chore or an impossible expectation. But the truth is, volunteering isn’t about the clock. It’s about the heart. Volunteering with intention is about…
Written by
·
-
How Volunteering Builds Real-World Skills
Volunteering is an act of service — a way to give back to your community and support causes that you care about. But the other side of volunteering is how it plays a powerful role in shaping you. The skills you gain through service often translate directly into the workplace and your everyday life. To…
Written by
·
-
Breaking the Myths
Volunteering is a meaningful way to give back, connect with others, and create positive change in our communities that we call home. Yet despite its benefits, many people continue to hesitate to get involved because of misconceptions about what volunteering really looks like. These myths can keep potential volunteers astray, even though communities need them…
Written by
·
-
Volunteer Personality Test
https://form.typeform.com/to/n0ulEyAe Discover where your strengths, passions, and values lay. This quick Volunteer Personality Test helps you understand your natural service style – how you show up, what motivates you, and the environments where you thrive most. Your answers should give you a clear understanding of which type of volunteer you are and roles that aligns…
Written by
·
-
Meet Morgan
Morgan Harrar is an experienced nonprofit professional whose career is deeply rooted in passion for service, community, connection, and empowering others to create meaningful impact. For the past three years, Morgan has served as a Development Coordinator for Breakthrough T1D, the leading global nonprofit organization for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). Here, she specializes in strategic…
Written by
·
Purpose in Service 