Volunteering and giving back to my community is one of my favorite hobbies. It's how I have a large number of service hours to date, and one of the main reasons I'm in a service sorority (yes, those exist). It helps you to see things from other's perspectives, and on top of that, it can grant you some wholesome new people in your life because you're all united for one reason: volunteering!
So take it from me, single fellas (and ladies): Girls who volunteer make some of the best girlfriends ever. I advise you to listen up and take notes.
1. They work hard.
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Being a woman of service means putting in work. Don't think they're all work and no play, though (although some might be, and that's OK), these girls can manage a balancing act of working hard and setting time aside to have some fun and kick back. Which brings me to my next reason...
2. They have their priorities straight.
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No sarcasm here. Let's picture a scenario: A girl comes home from a fun Friday night downtown with her friends and they had a little much to drink, but she has a volunteer event the next morning. Does she stay home to nurse her possible hangover? No, she wakes up at the crack of dawn, gets dressed and goes out to save the world with volunteering. If that's not super admirable, I don't know what is!
3. They're humble.
If you didn't know now, volunteering in your community will humble you real fast. You're exposed to different situations and people with different backgrounds and backstories. And when you volunteer in something like feeding the homeless, it will open your eyes to a new reality and leave you with a new mindset (hopefully).
4. They have hearts of gold.
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It's really not every day that you get to meet someone who actually cares about others. A girl who loves to do service is likely passionate about one cause - or more than one. She's very likely to carry that same fiery passion into the relationship!
5. They're not afraid to try new things.
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Doing service in your community is amazing because there's something for everyone. While you're bound to find a cause you really love or an event you love to do yearly or weekly, you have endless opportunities to try out new events! A girl who volunteers will push you to get out there and expand your horizons. You can even make cute little dates out of it!
6. They're loyal AF.
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And no, I'm not exaggerating! Girls who do service are bound to be the most loyal girlfriends you'll ever have. They're not about the nonsense and will love you with their whole heart and more.
The bottom line: If you get a girl who loves to do service and give back to her community, keep her because she is a real gem.
