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Volunteering The Pros and Cons

This document discusses the pros and cons of volunteering. Volunteering provides opportunities to meet new people, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the community. However, volunteering may not provide clear structure or be appealing for those with social challenges. While volunteering can demonstrate civic-mindedness and skills on a resume, the skills gained may not be as practical as paid work. Volunteering also allows flexibility in commitment levels but could lack a predictable schedule. The document provides tips on finding the right volunteer opportunity by considering personal preferences and strengths.

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Volunteering The Pros and Cons

This document discusses the pros and cons of volunteering. Volunteering provides opportunities to meet new people, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the community. However, volunteering may not provide clear structure or be appealing for those with social challenges. While volunteering can demonstrate civic-mindedness and skills on a resume, the skills gained may not be as practical as paid work. Volunteering also allows flexibility in commitment levels but could lack a predictable schedule. The document provides tips on finding the right volunteer opportunity by considering personal preferences and strengths.

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VOLUNTEERING: THE

PROS AND CONS


Volunteering is contribution of time,
effort and talent to a need, cause or
mission without financial gain.

Volunteering is all about you being able


to contribute some of your own time to
help people in our communities.
Volunteers support our communities and
add to them in their own unique way
using a wide variety of skills, knowledge
and experience.
As a volunteer you will have the opportunity
to:

• Meet new people and make new friends


• Have fun whilst giving back to the
community
• Learn new skills that look great on your
resume
• Do something you have always wanted to do
• Make a difference
Principles of volunteering
• Volunteering benefits the community and the volunteer
• Volunteer work is unpaid
• Volunteering is always a matter of choice
• Volunteering is not compulsorily undertaken to receive pensions or
government allowances (this definition is currently under review as
Government policy currently requires certain job seekers to look at
volunteering as an opportunity)
• Volunteering is a legitimate way in which citizens can participate in
the activities of their community
• Volunteering is an activity performed in the not for profit sector only.
Volunteering is not a substitute for paid work
• Volunteers do not replace paid workers nor constitute a threat to the
job security of paid workers
• Volunteering respects the rights, dignity and culture of others
• Volunteering promotes human rights and equality.
Social

Pros: Volunteer groups are


generally welcoming and eager to
accept those who want to help.

Cons: People who need clear


instruction and specific jobs in
order to stay focused may not find
enough structure in some
volunteer environments.
EMOTIONAL

Pros: Donating time and helping others can


take the focus away from people’s own
challenges. It builds empathy and
compassion.

Cons: For people with significant social


challenges, the idea of volunteering may not
be appealing.
MOTIVATION
Pros: Opportunities may be more
interesting, fulfilling and inspiring
than paid work. This is an
important benefit for people with
attention issues.

Cons: The emotional payoff of


volunteering may be too abstract
for some to appreciate.
Skill Building and Credentials
Cons: Skills gained may not be as practical as those from paying
Pros: Volunteer supervisors
work.
may be more patient and
supportive when you will
have any important things
to do. Volunteering shows
that you are civic-minded.
It’s an excellent activity to
include on a resume or
college application.
Level of Commitment
Pros: Volunteering can be done in smaller
doses and with less of a time commitment.
Volunteer work may be easier to find than a
paying job. Some opportunities may only be
occasional, such as pet adoption events.

Cons: If you need a regular and predictable


schedule, the sporadic nature of some volunteer
work might be difficult to adjust to.
HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Ask yourself the following:

Would you like to work with adults,


children, animals, or remotely from home?
Do you prefer to work alone or as part of a
team?
Are you better behind the scenes or do you
prefer to take a more visible role?
How much time are you willing to commit?
What skills can you bring to a volunteer job?
What causes are important to you?

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