I was talking to a neighbour yesterday about her wanting to “do some volunteer work somewhere” but she wasn’t sure how she was going commit to something because of fitting it around her work.
why volunteer? Maybe because …
- a charity has helped your family/friend and you want to give something back.
- you are retired and want to stay active, get out the house, meet other people and do some good.
- you love God and all he has created.
- it will help you gain work experience.
- you are employed by a charity and believes in its work so do extra voluntary hours to further its work.
- your company release their employees to help a local charity (which, by the way, I think is great).
- you can travel and see the world at the same time.
My husband volunteers at a local sports club because using the gym is part of his lifestyle and he enjoys seeing it benefit others. I’ve volunteered for youth organisations my whole life and now I guess it’s just a part of me... also (and sorry if I sound like Miss Congeniality "World peace!") I do think everyone should do their bit for justice.
So…why not choose a local charity that you believe does good work, visit them and think about what skills you could offer. Then, how to fit it into your diary? Once a month? Once a week? A one off project? Don’t be put off by a large commitment and don’t use it as an excuse, start small and if you want to get more involved later, you can.
Remember…we all find time for what it is we really want to do.
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