Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Volunteer Work for Veterans Essential to Eric Butera



Lots of people perform volunteer work. There are a plethora of opportunities to help local communities or other causes. Volunteer work covers ground from visiting the elderly, cleaning up city streets, to helping veterans. Eric Butera is dedicated to helping veterans. 

Helping veterans is imperative to Eric Butera. As a former serviceman, he knows the stress and trauma experienced by veterans during times of war. The effects of combat are lifelong and Eric Butera decided to dedicate the remainder of his life helping fellow soldiers.
Eric Butera performs his volunteer work at George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. There are many forms of therapies that he advocates for including pet therapy and group therapy. Both forms of therapy help to increase a veteran's sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Therapy is meant to increase a person's well-being. It is for that reason, Eric Butera prefers recreational therapy. 

Eric Butera believes recreational therapy has five domains to increase a person's well-being. Through his studies at the University of Utah, Eric Butera learned recreational therapy promotes psychological, physical, social, spiritual, and cognitive health. With five areas of support, Eric Butera believes it is one of the best therapies for veterans with missing limbs. 

When Eric Butera performs his volunteer work at the VA Medical Center, he helps them compete in sports. There are three sports he assists with: wrestling, soccer, and volleyball. Just because a veteran is missing a limb doesn't mean they can't compete in a sport they love. That is why Eric Butera is a regular volunteer for veterans. 

Believing in his cause, Eric Butera now pursues it academically. In the fall of 2013, Eric Butera is scheduled to complete his Bachelors of Science degree. His area of study is Bachelors of Science in Parks Recreation and Tourism. His emphasis is in recreational therapy.

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