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…
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…
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.…
When it comes to charity, morality, and concern for one another, humans tend to vary drastically on how we feel and act depending on the circumstance and the individual. What makes this issue so complex is the fact that we are naturally set to want to help one another and be kind (in most cases) while at the same time being naturally focused on the survival and wellbeing of ourselves and loved ones over most other things. These natural settings, of course, are all influenced by the individual’s life situation. For example, a person with no family may be more willing, if willing at all, than a person with three kids to run into a burning building to save a random stranger from apparent death. What keeps us from helping others and what makes us help others is different for every individual. Although these differences may vary incredibly, there tends to be a shared feeling of the “greater good” that most experience.…
Thank you, Angie, for the feedback.The volunteers help others without any intentions of self-gain. They wanted to serve others and aim at the betterment of the people they serve. This is the basic philosophy of servant leadership (Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership, 2016). Hence, volunteerism is an integral part of servant leadership. A servant leader, serves others, with altruism (Center for Ethics, 2010). There is no place for any personal fears or worldly obligations in any phase of serving others.…
When giving to someone, even if that's just volunteering, rather than spending on personal life can give people a “Helper's High” which can make them happy. This sense of happiness and helpfulness can reduce stress (which is connected with health issues) and lead to a healthier and longer life. Specific research has even found giving to help with illnesses such as HIV and multiple sclerosis. Giving also creates a sense of connectedness that increases our social and community wellbing which are both necessary to…
That feeling people get from volunteering can give them a sense of purpose in life, and a purpose in life is what everyone strives for.…
Serving my community has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve ever had. It is the ultimate bonding experience between my family and friends. Being an older sister, I am to be an example of how serving your community can leave an everlasting effect on a person mentally and spiritually. I’ve been volunteering for as long as I can remember. Volunteering has allowed me to gain leadership skills, people skills, and the ability to empathize with those that are less fortunate than I am.…
When I first learned that we would need to volunteer, I knew that I wanted to do something with kids, so I volunteered at Sunnyside Elementary the night of conferences. I had heard that they needed volunteers to watch/play with the children so that their parents could talk their child's teacher without commotion. I figured that that would be a good volunteer job for me to do because I love children! For four hours of my night, I got to see children's eyes light up It was a great experience for me because I got to work with kids, some of my friends and I got to see my old elementary…
Volunteering has driven me to becoming a better person. It has taught me essential life skills that will follow my footsteps for the rest of my life. I volunteer to give back to a community that has given me so much. The opportunities I have received throughout my life has given me motivation to be involved in my community. I am grateful for the help I received from others. I have always been challenged by members of my community to go above and beyond the expectations. Without the extra push, I would not be where I am today.…
"We make a living by what we do, but we make a life by what we give." Winston Churchill's words have great meaning. They show that in the process of helping others, you help yourself as well. Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, help others, and help yourself. It can help you learn more about yourself or put you on the right track to a possible future career.…
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.…