Volunteering
Giving time to others, raising oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin.
Too little may be associated with
Less purpose and community connection.
Too much may be associated with
Overcommitment and burnout.
Informational only — not medical advice.
Neurotransmitters
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Research (5)
- Volunteer Engagement within Equine Assisted Services Vincent et al. (2024) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Animals in Animal-Assisted Services: Are They Volunteers or Professionals? Wijnen et al. (2022) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Oxytocin Release Increases With Age and Is Associated With Life Satisfaction and Prosocial Behaviors Zak et al. (2022) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- The Interplay of Genetics, Behavior, and Pain with Depressive Symptoms in the Elderly Klinedinst et al. (2015) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
- Genes encoding for AP-2beta and the Serotonin Transporter are associated with the Personality Character Spiritual Acceptance Nilsson et al. (2007) Full text ↗ PubMed ↗
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