Volunteering provides me with a platform to organize public programs and gives me a unique opportunity to transform people and connect with the community, realizing my passion of making the world a better place.…
You are not only helping someone in areas where they can’t necessarily help themselves, but also helping yourself. You are gaining character and leadership skills to better your future career, There are many issues in the community that a simple act of service can help. Volunteering is also very valuable when it comes to entering college. It shows colleges that the applicant is bringing something to their campus and they are ready to go above and beyond to succeed and accomplish goals inside the classroom. It can also impress admission officers when trying to enroll in graduate school. Once out of college volunteering can demonstrate to future employers that you have a dedications for your community and would have the same for your…
Overall, I believe that volunteering helps the spirit, mind and soul of the person volunteering. It gives the volunteer a source of purpose and responsibility. It is a great way to support a community and to meet new people. I feel that everyone should take time from his or her busy schedule and find time to volunteer, and look for something that they are passionate about. I am glad I got the privilege to volunteer, because I feel better about myself knowing that I helped others, and I look forward to many more…
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Volunteering should be encouraged but not to the point where it becomes a stressful thing. For example nobody would want to donate the little time they have due to school, work, babysitting, etc so why should there more work to add on? Not much good comes out of it if one is being forced into doing something they don’t want to do in the first place. Many would rush all other work just because of the amount of work they are…
By giving your time and showing compassion for the people in need you will help them to feel comfortable getting the assistance that is so necessary to their survival and health. Volunteering is a way to help that has the ability to give back. There are many great benefits to volunteer work, and not only by helping people in need. According to Shayla in Benefits of Volunteering in College, volunteering can also "build your network", "strengthen your resume", and of course give you the knowledge to better understand the people you are giving your time to (Shayla). Building your network will be a vital part of life when trying to find jobs, internships, and make business connections. People you meet through volunteering have the ability to forever affect your life and may well continue to be a part of your life for years to come. What better place to meet people who share the same drive to help others as you do than at an organization who helps feed Americans in need? These hours will not go unnoticed on your resume either. "Scholarship committees love to learn how youth are helping their communities." These hours will not only be valued by the people they help, as you spend time helping others your outlook on life is changed by the skills and real life experience you gain from it. While giving your time you will see that people who are in need are no different from…
Yes, volunteering teaches you social skills and it looks good on a resume, but none of that stuff matters if you don’t have a good character. Your character is something that you can’t get rid of, but you can change. Volunteering can change you into a more patient, loving, and smart individual. In the past I’ve volunteered for the Carl Perkins Center, which deals with children who have been abused. Working with these children showed me how blessed I am. It made me more thankful, for my parents and family members. I made it my job to make those children happier than they were when I walked in. By the time I left I was the one who was more affected. Those children didn’t care about worldly things; all they wanted was your attention. This showed me that the gift of time is sometimes the best gift a person can…
I volunteer because I'd love to meet new people from different backgrounds and cultures who are passionate about helping others. Also, I consider volunteering is a great way to embrace the qualities and knowledge that I'm lacking of, which will help in improving myself.…
Workplace volunteering has become a popular alternative for busy employees, retirees, and their companies. It allows companies to better their communities while simultaneously building employee teamwork skills and morale, improving their corporate public image, and meeting strategic goals. Though many businesses focus on engaging their staff…
Environmental volunteering locally has many more benefits than national volunteering because it can have more lasting visual effects on the community, as well as create new friendships with people with common interests. Local volunteering can also have benefits to your health and wellbeing. These reasons show that doing small things for a community will make a big difference on the environment, and people. So when you see trash on the ground, pick it up and throw it away. Also, when you see a group cleaning up the environment, remember that they are making the world a better place one small step at a…
By volunteering you gain vast amounts of hours doing so and gaining knowledge of the proper ways to work with patients. You can learn how to speak another language that you company encounter while volunteering which will make you better at interacting with people that do not have the same primary language as you.…
It is always fun to know that you are helping a kid a fellow student learn, or in the food pantry’s case that you are helping others when they need it. Volunteering has also helped me become more adaptable because you can always experience something new and have to be able to keep up and roll with it. Volunteering teaches you to be more patient because you can get to know many different types of people and understand what their struggles are and how to work with different types of people too. I think my volunteering showcases my character the best, in that in order to work with people, like I have, you have to be patient and understanding of others and what they may need.…
The most obvious benefit of volunteering is the rewarding sentiment evoked when making a difference in other people’s lives.…
Volunteering is an incredibly enriching experience, it puts into practice what you have learn academically, it hones your skills for the workplace and for life. You get the opportunity to spend time with people you would probably never have met otherwise. I implore everyone to find a cause and volunteer. You not only are helping others, but you are helping yourself as…
Engaging in community service provides me with the opportunity to become an active member of the communities and it has a lasting, positive impact on myself and society. volunteerism enables me to acquire life skills and knowledge, as well as provide a service to those who need it most. Volunteering increases my overall life satisfaction and I feel good about helping others. This has allowed me to engage with the community, creates special bonds with each individual. I have learned and enhanced my personal knowledge, grew from new experiences, and developed better interpersonal communication skills.…