Benefits of Volunteering

Everyone can benefit from volunteering, even you! Finding the time to give back to the community provides multiple everlasting benefits to you, as listed below.

• Give meaning to your life: By volunteering, it gives you a deeper meaning, and purpose in your life. You feel happy because you are serving others with positive intentions. Your life will be enriched since you will have a greater sense of your place in the universe.  
• Increase overall wellbeing: Many studies have shown that volunteering reduces stress, helps you live longer, and more! When you see that you are making a difference in someone's life, you definitely feel happier about yourself.  Thus your overall well-being improves. 
• Develop further your skills: Whether you volunteer in a new role that you have no experience in or a role that nurtures your passions, you are learning something new and/or enhancing your skills.  
• Be part of a community: You will be part of a great community that serves others. You will be interacting with individuals from all walks of life during your volunteering experiences, and it is common to become friends with them!

Are you looking for volunteering ideas for yourself? If yes, consider these steps:

• Identifying the passions or activities, such as horseback riding or talking to elderly folks, that you naturally gravitate to. This will help you pick a volunteering project that best suits your interests.
• Research various volunteering opportunities so that you can choose from several options.
• Consider the goals, expectations and time commitment regarding the selected volunteering project. 
• Have a support system as you start volunteering and continuously have discussions with others about your volunteering experience. This will guide you to ensure that the volunteering opportunity truly provides a positive impact on you.

In summary, introducing yourself to a volunteering service is beneficial as it fosters multiple skills, such as responsibility, compassion, social interaction, and much more. Therefore, introduce and encourage yourself into the world of volunteering today :).