What Are The Benefits of Volunteering ?

Volunteering is important for numerous reasons that benefit both the community and the volunteer themselves.
When someone donates a handful of time, the difference made is tremendous and it shapes a community for the better while the experience improves the person who donated the time. Volunteering is what makes a community because it brings people together to work on a goal. Whether it is a fundraiser for the research to cure a disease that affects the whole world, or to help a local family who has fallen in a time of calamity, volunteers make it happen. Community life is improved by aiding others and lending a helping hand to get a job done more effectively. More people working e uals less work for each person and less time for the project. !o when it comes to getting the job done, like a community clean up, the more the merrier. When a person donates their time, they give hope to someone who needs it. "f a local family#s house burnt down and a group of people hosted a benefit for them, that family#s faith would be revived when they reali$ed that people care. %lthough that family lost their house and their belongings, seeing how their own community wants to help would bring joy and show them that money isn#t everything. % volunteer also benefits themselves because they get to see how their contribution has made a difference. &his experience contributes to personal development especially in areas such as self'fulfillment, self'confidence, and self'esteem which often flourish in the midst of volunteering experiences. &he selfless act of volunteering provides a spiritual enhancement as well. (nowing that you made a positive impact on someone is an emotionally uplifting experience that can never be matched by money or fame. )onating time now will also aid in the future. Volunteering strengthens present skills and also shows an employer that an effort has been made to make an improvement. !uch skills include communication skills, ability to work with others, ability to take direction and lead others, dedication and time management. *mployers reali$e that as a volunteer you must be able to prioriti$e your schedule in order to devote time for activities that benefit others. When employers see active volunteer work on a resume, they are much more likely to hire said person rather than someone who doesn#t volunteer. *mployers are aware that most people who offer their time are conscientious, honest and hard working individuals. &hese are just a few reasons why volunteering is important. +ot only does it bring hope and happiness to people, but it also leads to spiritual and personal growth. "t is an experience that cannot be bought with any amount of money.
What are the benefits of volunteering ?

volunteering means to carry out a duty or a job without expecting repayment or remuneration. The concept is very popular in the advanced or rich countries such as United States, ustralia, United !ingdom and other western nation. "n #aos, the concept is rather alien as may loo$ at volunteering as rendering help without expecting payment in return as a waste of time and effort. %owever, there are many benefits one can gain through volunteering.
When one volunteers to help out someone such as a friend, teacher or parent, one is immediately seen as selfless and helpful. When you help a teacher to clean he classroom or get involved in cleanliness campaign at the school level or other community projects, your standing would be elevated. Teachers and adults would loo$ at a young person who volunteers his or her time for a certain activity as mature, responsible and deserving of respect. "n addition, volunteering with an organi&ation such as orphanages, community centers and other non'profit organi&ations such as the Society for (revention of )ruelty towards nimal and other welfare organi&ations allows you to interact with society at large. "n addition to helping these organi&ations carry out their duties, you not only gain experience but can learn a variety of s$ills. This is especially beneficial for students. *ven though one is not being paid, through volunteering time, effort and s$ills one would learn more than what money can buy. +ou can learn to be bold, assertive, independent as well express your opinions and gain communication and interpersonal s$ills. "n #aos, this is lac$ing. Thus, the responsibility falls on the teachers to encourage students to volunteer their times not only for school activities but to spend their leisure in helping out community'based organi&ations. ,olunteering also allows one to become more mature at a relatively younger age. When you are exposed to volunteering at a young age be it at the home front, school or their organi&ations, you would learn the importance of responsibility in carrying out your duties to the best of your ability. *mbar$ing on volunteer activities would enable one to learn survival s$ills such as responsibility, ability to express ideas as well as the importance of hard wor$ and diligence. ,olunteering also exposes one to many interesting ideas and issues. -or example, if you volunteer your time regularly at a charity organi&ation, you would learn how the organi&ation wor$s and the importance of team wor$, and other essential ideas related to the day'to'day operations. of the organi&ations. +ou will not only enhance your general $nowledge, but also learn how to deal with problems, challenges as well dealing with different types of personalities. Thus, there are many benefits to be gained by volunteering. Students in particular should be allowed to participate in volunteer activities to enhance their $nowledge as well learn useful interpersonal and organi&ational s$ills.
Volunteering gives you an opportunity to change peoples lives, including your own. It gives you the satisfaction of playing a role in someone elses life, helping people who may not be able to help themselves. Volunteering is a way of giving back to your community while developing important social skills, and gaining valuable work experience all at the same time. But how can I get a job if all they want is experience, you ask? Thats where volunteering comes in. If youre looking for work, volunteering is a good way to gain experience and references for your course of life. Many people work unpaid in order to g

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