Six Reasons to Volunteer for an NGO
Written by Anjum Shaikh, September 18, 2018
A volunteer is someone who willingly offers their services to an organization. Volunteering is mainly done to help other people in need and to give back to society. Volunteering activities are of different types, for instance, skill-based volunteering, micro-volunteering, emergency volunteering, online volunteering, etc. Social organizations are always in need of enthusiastic volunteers who can contribute their time and skills to their different programs and serve the community at large. Generally, people volunteer for different reasons. Here are the top 6 reasons why you should consider volunteering with NGOs
1)Personality Development: Volunteering helps you build interpersonal skills and accelerates your personal growth. You tend to become a good listener and a good speaker. You become sensitive towards other people’s needs. Over a period of time, you develop communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. You become more empathetic towards others’ feelings. You gain confidence and this enhances your overall personality.
2)Become a role model: Your contribution of time and skills helps someone find a new hope for their future. People look forward to meeting you, hearing your advice and more importantly learning from you. You become a role model for many individuals and communities who often lack opportunities and resources.
3)Make a difference: By helping individuals, you are contributing towards the upliftment of the community and the nation as a whole. You are willingly serving the community for no absolute personal gain. You foster teamwork and community development. You become mindful of the small things that can impact the society and benefit its people. Your efforts bring positive changes and make a difference in people’s’ lives.
4)Networking Opportunities: When you are volunteering with a NGO, you will be part of a variety of events that take place within and outside the organization. There are a lot of networking opportunities where you get the chance to meet new people and there is always a constant exchange of ideas and information where you find new dimensions of learning. You can also make new friends who share common interest and ideologies.
3)Make a difference: By helping individuals, you are contributing towards the upliftment of the community and the nation as a whole. You are willingly serving the community for no absolute personal gain. You foster teamwork and community development. You become mindful of the small things that can impact the society and benefit its people. Your efforts bring positive changes and make a difference in people’s’ lives.
4)Networking Opportunities: When you are volunteering with a NGO, you will be part of a variety of events that take place within and outside the organization. There are a lot of networking opportunities where you get the chance to meet new people and there is always a constant exchange of ideas and information where you find new dimensions of learning. You can also make new friends who share common interest and ideologies.
5)Build your Career: If you are a fresher and seeking employment opportunities, volunteering experiences will give you an edge over others. While selecting candidates, employers prefer someone who has developed interpersonal skills and has substantial amount of experience working with people. In some cases, you can also get recommendation letters from the organization which would further help you get employment.
6)Gain happiness: Last but not the least, volunteering definitely makes you happy and self-content. It feels good to help others. It gives a sense of purpose. Doesn’t it? It is a two-way street. You give something to gain something in return. People always feels more content in giving than receiving. When you give your time and energy to someone, you definitely feel happy. It can help you reduce stress and in turn improves your mental health, making you feel satisfied.
When you volunteer, you gain more than you give. The volunteering journey will expose you to endless possibilities and impact you in a positive way. Aren’t these reasons good enough for you to start your volunteering journey? What are you waiting for? Join Atmasantosh Foundation today as a volunteer!
When you volunteer, you gain more than you give. The volunteering journey will expose you to endless possibilities and impact you in a positive way. Aren’t these reasons good enough for you to start your volunteering journey? What are you waiting for? Join Atmasantosh Foundation today as a volunteer!
