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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