Why Volunteer?
By Chris Wood, 21 February 2017 –
Event Volunteer, Rick, has lots of reasons he loves to volunteer...
- It gives you the satisfaction of doing something that helps others.
- You can do work that was previously unavailable because the only qualification required is to have had life experiences.
- It fills in time that would otherwise have been spent watching Jeremy Kyle and Escape to the Country.
- Your self-esteem will rocket as you accomplish new dreams.
- You can pass on your handy coping strategies to others in need of a friendly face.
- It helps you to accept state benefits and restores inner pride because you’re contributing.
- It can open so many previously closed doors.
- You can aid the professionals in their search for understanding of your symptoms.
- You can lighten the dark places of your own condition by helping others in similar distress.
- You can help poorly funded charities raise much needed funds for further services.
- You can make someone’s day a bit warmer by sharing the time for a coffee.
- Your day will be spent with other volunteers who have similar goals.
- You can proudly tell people that you’re a volunteer when they ask what your job is.
- You don’t have to explain to the boss why you can’t get to work on a bad day.
- You can try new and varied careers.
- Every hour spent volunteering, no matter what it is, helps keep charities running.
- Your labours are ALWAYS greatly appreciated by management.
- You’ll uncover hidden talents and long since buried creative abilities.
So, in answer to the question – WHY NOT VOLUNTEER!
- Rick Mc