This document discusses the benefits of volunteering for young professionals' career and personal development. It provides examples of volunteering opportunities after natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake. The document outlines the mission of increasing young professionals' skills through volunteering and introduces the team leading this effort. It then explains how volunteering can help with employment opportunities, networking, leadership skills, self-confidence, and health. Volunteering causes are described and the online DYPN tool is introduced to help young people get involved. In conclusion, the benefits of volunteering are summarized as meeting people, learning skills, and facilitating personal growth.