When you #givetime to causes you believe in, you end up giving to yourself in the process. Volunteering improves mood and self-esteem, lowers stress, and leaves volunteers feeling physically healthier, according to The Doing Good is Good for You study.

With the holidays around the corner, the health benefits related to volunteering create a win-win scenario for nonprofits and volunteers alike that are sure to spread holiday cheer from ear-to-ear.

Last year, 86 volunteers pledged to give 1,552 hours to the nonprofits they support in honor of #GivingTuesday. This year, VolunteerMatch is asking its volunteers to share who or what you #givetime for. They've partnered with U.S. Bank to help spread the word, and got the ball rolling with this short video.

To participate in VolunteerMatch's #GiveTime initiative, you can start by downloading the free PDFs below.

Read more about VolunteerMatch and the #givetime initiative.