How Delphian School’s Community Service Secretly Builds Tomorrow’s Most Relentless Young Leaders—and Why You Should Care Now
Consistency also helps students build trust with their peers and supervisors. They learn that doing what you said you’d do—even something as small as restocking shelves—matters. That sense of dependability often transfers to other areas of their life: schoolwork, friendships, jobs.
A 2023 study published in JAMA Network Open looked at nearly 52,000 U.S. children and teens and found that those who volunteered were significantly more likely to report strong physical and mental health. They were also 66 percent more likely to be described as “flourishing”—a term that includes curiosity, follow-through, and emotional stability. That kind of well-being doesn’t come from a single shift. It’s built over time.
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