THE ALTRUISM ADVANTAGE

Giving your time to others enhances your health and wellbeing

5.8

Hours of volunteer

work completed per month by people who describe themselves as “very happy”. Science of Generosity Initiative, University of Notre Dame

12%

Reduced mortality rate among volunteers compared to others. BMC Public Health

18%

Lower death rate among caregivers compared with non-caregivers. American Journal of Epidemiology