The (Not-So-Secret) Secret to a Long Life
Harvard University says volunteering not only helps others, but can also help us live longer.
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Mei Cobb
Senior Director, Volunteer and Employee Engagement
United Way Expert Ask me about Volunteer engagement.
In addition, her portfolio included corporate volunteering, youth and family volunteering, international and disaster volunteering. Mei is also a partner with VIP GlobalNet and an international consultant and trainer on volunteering. She is a strong advocate for the leadership role Volunteer Centers play to help impact serious social problems in local communities throughout the world. She has consulted, designed and conducted training in 21 countries on 6 continents. She most recently worked with the Emirates Foundation in the United Arab Emirates. Earlier in her career, Mei was Vice President, Volunteer Services at the United Way of San Diego County and worked at the United Way of Escambia County and the United Way of Greater Milwaukee.
Blog Posts by Mei Cobb
A Day of Action through Virtual Volunteering
United Way celebrates Day of Action, a global day of volunteering, on June 21. Thousands of volunteers in hundreds of cities work to make a difference
Is Volunteering Among Older Adults Another Casualty of COVID-19?
While many older adults can’t volunteer right now, there are still opportunities for senior citizens to help meet critical needs for their community.
Thanking Volunteers, Now More than Ever
The need for volunteers has never been greater. Even with social distancing in place, many volunteers are finding safe ways to make a difference.
Doing Good Deeds Reduces Pain
Turns out volunteering, giving and other altruistic behaviors can not only help us cope with pain, but can actually relieve it.