The Shape Medical Wellness Center and Dr. S. Mark Mckenna Atlanta on Community Service

Jan. 5, 2010 - PRLog -- Shape Medical Wellness and Dr. S. Mark Mckenna Atlanta on Community Service

It's easy to feel disconnected, as many parents juggle work, school, kids, and activity after activity. But some simple things can bring a family closer — playing a game, going for a hike, or cooking a meal together. Some things can also bring a business closer as well, just ask Dr. S. Mark Mckenna Atlanta and his crew at Shape Medical Wellness Center.

One of the most satisfying, fun, and productive ways to unite is volunteering for community service projects. It can bring your business employees closer together as well  to create bonds and make a better work environment. Volunteerism also sets a good example for your kids and helps the community.

Shape Medical Wellness Center: Reasons to Get Involved

Why should your family, or business, lend a helping hand?

•   It feels good. The satisfaction and pride that come from helping others are important reasons to volunteer. When you commit your time and effort to an organization or a cause you feel strongly about, the feeling of fulfillment can be endless.

•   It strengthens your community. Organizations and agencies that use volunteers are providing important services at low or no cost to those who need them. When a community is doing well as a whole, its individuals are better off, too. For Shape Medical Wellness, volunteering to better the community is very important.

•   It can strengthen your family. Volunteerism is a great way for families to have fun and feel closer. But many people say they don't have the time to volunteer after fulfilling work and family commitments. If that's the case, try rethinking some of your free time as a family. Dr. S. Mark Mckenna Atlanta and his family spend a lot of their time together doing community service. You could select just one or two projects a year and make them a family tradition (for example, making and donating gift baskets to care facilities for the elderly around the holidays).

The Shape Medical Wellness Center and Volunteering on Your Own

If you've never been involved in community service before, volunteering as an individual may be a good place to start. Want to improve your computer knowledge? You may get free on-the-job training. Have you been out of the workforce raising children? Volunteering may be a painless way for you to get back into the routine of working before taking the plunge into a paid position.

And if you're looking for a career change, community service is a net worker's dream. You can meet people who may offer opportunities you've never thought of. You can sample different workplaces and see how you like various fields. Your volunteering will definitely help others and may help you, too.

The Shape Medical Wellness  Center and Getting Your Family/Business Involved

The Internet offers lots of sites with information about volunteer opportunities. You can also call a favorite charity, hospital, or church directly to see if they have any needs, or look up "Volunteerism" in the phone book in the Human Services section (often in the blue pages).
Or contact a local volunteer clearinghouse, which matches up volunteers and community organizations and can help you find openings at nonprofit organizations in your area.
Be prepared to answer questions such as:

•   What are your interests?
•   What are your skills?
•   Do you have any special needs?
•   Do you have a method of transportation?
•   How many hours a week do you have to volunteer?
•   Why do you want to volunteer?

You'll probably be interviewed again once the clearinghouse matches you with an appropriate job. Some situations require more information. If you want to work with kids, for instance, you may have to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal background check.
Be sure to be just as thorough when you question the organizations. Find out exactly what's expected of you before you accept the volunteer position. Be realistic and ask specific questions.

When looking for a volunteer position, remember that it may be difficult to find the perfect volunteer slot. Be flexible, and keep looking if the agency you were referred to doesn't meet your needs. It may take a while to find a perfect fit, but once you do, it will be worth it.
Once you do become involved, be responsible to those who depend on you. Be on time, dress appropriately, and let the volunteer coordinator know if you can't make it.
Volunteering can help your family as well as employees. Dr. S. Mark Mckenna Atlanta of Shape Medical Wellness Center knows what it takes to build a healthy work environment, and that starts with the employees. If they can cooperate and work well together, than something is working. So join the Shape Medical Wellness family, and Dr. S. Mark Mckenna Atlanta, and begin your community service today! Get Involved!

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AboutDr. S. Mark Mckenna Atlanta and Shape Medical Wellness:
S. Mark McKenna, MD, is a general practitioner licensed in Surgery and Medicine by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners and the Georgia State Board of Medical Examiners. He is an aggressive entrepreneur and dedicated community servant. Dr. McKenna is committed to providing his patients with the most comprehensive medical weight loss solutions, along with a variety of cutting-edge NSA (Non-Surgical Aesthetic) procedures. “Mark”, as he is known to his family and friends, is a graduate of Tulane University Medical School. He stayed in New Orleans to complete his Medical training at Tulane University Hospital and Clinic and helped with relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina. Dr. McKenna spends his free time traveling, and he also enjoys reading, practicing Jiu Jitsu, and spending quality time with his family and his dog, Rocket.