Monday, December 12, 2016

How Volunteering is Mutually Beneficial



Sharing your time and talent by volunteering for your community is as beneficial to you as it is for the people you are helping. Aside from expanding your social circle and doing a good deed, doesn’t it just feel good to help someone else? Volunteering can be one of the most personally rewarding experiences you can have, and the best part is, you are helping make the world a better place.

Realize your intrinsic value by serving others
Countless celebrities and people of material importance who seem to “have it all” get to a point in their lives where they realize they must give back to be fulfilled personally. Helping one another is a deep human purpose, yet you don’t need to be rich and famous to make a difference. By volunteering, you raise your self-worth by satisfying a basic calling among humankind. 

No good deed is ever too small
Making a positive impact in society does not need to be on a global scale. Everyone has things within their own community that they would like to improve or help out with. When you choose to volunteer your time, talent and energy to better something within your own community, your self-esteem will sky rocket, you’ll help others, and you’ll improve your own surroundings.

Social Rewards from Volunteerism
Getting involved in a community cause which you are passionate about allows you to meet people with shared interests and values that you might not otherwise run into at work or socially. It’s a great way to expand your network of friends or even professional contacts that may benefit you in the future.

Expand your horizons
You may not have the opportunity to develop new skills or try different things due to job or money constraints. Volunteering is a great way to try your hand at something you’ve always wanted to do, or even expound on a skill you would otherwise only do as a hobby.

Develop leadership skills
What better way is there to boost to your self-esteem than to take responsibility for a project, organize other volunteers, and make something happen? You may even be able to use your success as a leader on a volunteer project on your resume, and in future professional endeavors.

There are many reasons to become a volunteer. So get out there and do some good – for your community and yourself.

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