Why should I Volunteer?
In the past, it was thought that individuals volunteered strictly for altruistic reasons. However, recent studies have indicated that there may be other reasons, including:
| CAREER |
to build your resume; to develop skills or to learn new skills; to make career contacts |
| ESTEEM |
to feel better about yourself; to feel needed and feel like you are making a contribution |
| SOCIAL |
to act in a socially desired way , like helping those less fortunate |
| VALUE |
to allow you to act on deeply held beliefs about the importance of helping others |
| PROTECTIVE |
to relieve yourself of unpleasant feelings like loneliness and guilt |
| UNDERSTANDING |
to better understand the people and organization you serve; to better understand yourself. |
Because it is satisfying to do useful work that benefits others or the community and because volunteering offers many benefits and opportunities for the people who participate.
Volunteering is a chance to make a real difference in other people's lives!
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