Although volunteering is a term dating back
to the middle of the 18th century, it is a thriving practice in the
modern world. People all around the
world volunteer for certain causes and events and a lot of charities and
activities are constantly recruiting volunteers.
Have you ever wondered why people
volunteer?
Certainly volunteering has a lot of
advantages. For example, volunteers notice an increase in their self-esteem,
feeling that they are doing something good and making a difference. Moreover, a
lot of people volunteer to do things they like, which means that they are
having some fun while doing it. It also brings them into the company of new
friends and acquaintances who are connected by the commitment to the same good
cause.
Of course, there are other reasons that
make people volunteer. For example, volunteering is now widely recognised as a
strong point on one’s resume, university or job application. Moreover, by
participating in certain activities, volunteers develop various professional
and personal skills that may come handy in their later life and career. Working
in teams may also have benefits for the volunteers, improving their social
skills and leadership qualities.
We should not
forget that lots of the events recruiting volunteers aim to make the world a
better place to live. This is surely a strong motivation for a lot of
volunteers, who are up for bringing about social change and improving the
world. Working for a charity or an organisation with a good cause certainly
looks like a good way to spend your free time instead of wasting it.
Of course, there
may also be other reasons why people volunteer; the reasons are different for
everyone. When asked about why they participate, volunteers share various
reasons; for example, because they were asked, because they wanted to impress
someone, to relax or take their mind off of something or because they wanted to
help people.
Volunteers are amazing people who make a significant difference to the world. Let’s make sure we appreciate them.
Volunteers are amazing people who make a significant difference to the world. Let’s make sure we appreciate them.
