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Volunteering and charity work provide many personal and social benefits. Volunteering allows people to connect with others in their community and develop important social skills. It also boosts self-confidence and self-esteem by providing opportunities to learn new skills and make a meaningful contribution. Additionally, volunteering has significant health benefits as studies have shown it can reduce stress and depression while improving mental and physical well-being. Volunteering is also valuable for one's career, allowing people to gain work experience and build professional networks. While some feel they lack time for traditional volunteering, many opportunities exist to volunteer from home through activities like writing, design work, or other remote support.

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Be A Volunteer

Volunteering and charity work provide many personal and social benefits. Volunteering allows people to connect with others in their community and develop important social skills. It also boosts self-confidence and self-esteem by providing opportunities to learn new skills and make a meaningful contribution. Additionally, volunteering has significant health benefits as studies have shown it can reduce stress and depression while improving mental and physical well-being. Volunteering is also valuable for one's career, allowing people to gain work experience and build professional networks. While some feel they lack time for traditional volunteering, many opportunities exist to volunteer from home through activities like writing, design work, or other remote support.

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People should do more charity and

volunteer work
Charity work and volunteerism are some of the noblest acts of kindness that a
person can do. These selfless acts of kindness are essential to the survival and well-
being of many people, animals, and even the environment. Unfortunately, not
enough people engage in charity work or volunteerism, and this is why I believe
that people should do more charity and volunteer work. There are four key points
I'll be discussing: by volunteering, you can connect with others, build your self-
confidence and self-esteem, improve your physical and mental health, and advance
your career. And now, let’s begin with the first part

Volunteering Connects You with Others


One of the biggest benefits of volunteering is that it connects you with others.
When you volunteer, you become part of a community, and you have the
opportunity to meet new people with similar interests and values. Volunteering can
help you develop meaningful relationships with others, and it can also help you
feel more connected to your community.

Volunteering can also help you develop important social skills, such as
communication, teamwork, and leadership. These skills are valuable in your
personal and professional life.

According to “The Value of Volunteering” published on the Education and


Employment site(2021), the online survey comprises 1,026 volunteers, 80% or
more volunteers reported benefits for their communication, influencing &
relationship skills with over half also benefiting for leadership and other skills.

Volunteering Builds Self-Confidence and Self-Esteem


Besides that, volunteering can be a great way to build self-confidence and self-
esteem. When you volunteer, you have the opportunity to learn new skills and take
on new challenges. As you take on these challenges, you may discover new
strengths and abilities that you didn't know you had. This can help you feel more
confident in yourself and your abilities.

Volunteering can also give you a sense of purpose and fulfillment. When you
volunteer, you are making a meaningful contribution to your community or a cause
that you care about. This can help you feel a sense of accomplishment and pride,
which can boost your self-esteem.
The 2013 United Health Group National Survey of over 3,000 adults found the
benefits of volunteering were in fact measurable 96% reported volunteering
enriched their sense of purpose in life.

Volunteering is Important for Physical Health and Mental


Health
Volunteering is not only good for your personal growth, but it also has numerous
benefits for your physical and mental health. Studies have shown that volunteering
can help you reduce stress, lower your risk of depression, and improve your overall
well-being.

Volunteering can also help you stay active and healthy. Many volunteer
opportunities involve physical activity, such as cleaning up a park or working at a
food bank. And it can also help you develop healthy habits.

The study used the Survey of Texas Adults from 2004, a state-wide representative
sample of 1,504 adults aged 18 and over (Yeung, Zhang, & Kim, 2017).
Participation in certain volunteering activities were correlated with improvements
in several areas of health: 8.5% for mental health, 9.1% for physical health, 7.4%
for life satisfaction, and 11.1% for social well-being, as well as a 4.3% decrease in
depression, with results holding true when accounting for relevant
sociodemographic variables.

Volunteering is Important for Your Career


Volunteering can also be an important asset for your career. When you volunteer,
you have the opportunity to gain new skills and experiences that can be valuable in
your professional life. Volunteering can also help you build your network and
make valuable connections.

Volunteering can also help you stand out to potential employers. Employers are
often impressed by candidates who have volunteered, as it demonstrates a
commitment to their community and a willingness to take on new challenges.

According to “The Value of Volunteering” published on the Education and


Employment site(2021), 79% reported improvements to their sense of mission at
work as a result of volunteering in education – and 68% reported greater
motivation at work; 26% report greater productivity at work, with 44% of them
reporting manager recognition for the impact of their volunteering. More than a
third even said volunteering had helped them apply for different or more senior
roles.
Volunteering is not suitable for busy people? Whether due to lack of
transportation, time constraints or other reasons, you can volunteer by phone or
computer. There are many projects that you can help with. Writing and graphic
design is suitable for home work, and in today's digital age many organizations
may also need email and website help. If you think volunteering at home may be
right for you, contact your favorite organizations and ask what are the possibilities
Or you can also contribute by donating through charities established by the state,
or non-profit organizations.

Conclusion
In conclusion, charity work and volunteerism are essential to the survival and well-
being of many people, animals, and the environment. By volunteering, you can
connect with others, build your self-confidence and self-esteem, improve your
physical and mental health, and advance your career. Therefore, I encourage
everyone to do more charity and volunteer work, even if it's just a few hours a
week. Together, we can make a difference in the world.

References

https://www.happiness.com/magazine/personal-growth/why-volunteering-is-
important-benefits/

https://www.educationandemployers.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/The-
Value-of-Volunteering-final-8th-Jan-2021-1.pdf

https://www.educationandemployers.org/research/the-value-of-volunteering/

Yeung, J. W., Zhang, Z., & Kim, T. Y. (2017). Volunteering and health benefits
in general adults: cumulative effects and forms. BMC Public Health
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5504679/

https://allcare.org/hospice/hospice-care-volunteer-program/benefits-of-
volunteering/

https://www.wcsu.edu/community-engagement/benefits-of-volunteering/
#:~:text=Volunteering%20increases%20self%2Dconfidence.,sense%20of
%20pride%20and%20identity.

https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/evidenceexchange/
FR_2007_TheHealthBenefitsofVolunteering_1.pdf

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