There is
a great need for volunteers to get involved as there are tremendous personal
benefits to volunteering. I have compiled a list of the benefits of
volunteering and the joys that anyone can share by donating their time.
1.
Learn new skills. The non-profit world is very resourceful, as they tend to
have a tight budget and this allows volunteers the opportunity to learn new
skills. Volunteering puts you in touch
with professionals in various fields. A very ingenious person can take this
opportunity to learn new skills
2.
Make a difference
In
everyday life, it is usually difficult to get the results of your work
immediately, but in volunteering, one can see the immediate impact. Seeing the
outcome of your work at the end of the day can be very satisfying. An example
is a volunteer who spends all day weeding a garden to prepare for new crops to
be planted. Such work is definitely not an easy task. However, at the end of
the day, when the volunteer sees the transformation of that field into a
beautiful garden, the feeling of satisfaction cannot be overemphasized.
3.
Build trust.
Part
of building trust means continual growth and learning in life. To do that, you
must take on new challenges and learn how to maneuver through these challenges
to overcome them. By doing this, you create a spirit of "I can do
it!" From within, you learn to build your confidence and self-esteem.
4.
Have new experiences. You never know, while volunteering you can discover
something you truly love and develop a new passion or hobby. Volunteering is in
itself that and more. You cannot know your abilities if you do not test outside
your invisible limits.
5.
Leave your comfort zone. Volunteering can offer you the opportunity to try to
do something you've never done before. Volunteering gives you the opportunity
to test the waters and see if you like something before you commit fully. For
example, maybe you are thinking of a career change and want to go to teaching,
you could volunteer in an after-school kids program to see if making this
career change is the right move for you.
6.
Feel good about yourself. Giving services, time, energy, love and compassion to
the less fortunate can have their own special rewards. Volunteering increases
your self-esteem and can fill the emptiness of an empty heart with the
incredible sense of happiness and fulfillment found in the act of giving.
7.
It's fun. What's not to love in making friends, building trust, and seeing an
impact? It's fun to watch your work unite and bring smiles and laughter to
people's faces.
8.
Make new friends. I can not stress this benefit enough. Volunteering is a great
way to meet friendly, kind-hearted people and make lasting friendships.
9.
Connect with your community
If you
are new to a community, one of the best ways to get involved is by
volunteering. Your volunteer work can expose you to individuals, businesses and
organizations throughout the community. It opens the network opportunity and is
a great conversation starter while attending local events.
After
reading all these benefits, don't you think it is a good idea to participate in
volunteering? A good place to start is VolunteerMatch.org. The first thing you
will need to do is create a volunteer profile, do a search based on location
and cause, look at the options, and sort by date to fit your schedule. It’s that easy - no more excuses! You’ll notice how convenient this tool is
for people of all ages. This is the new
way to volunteer. Make service work for you! Please share your volunteer
stories with me by using #livingthespiritofservice #singinintherain
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