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There are lots of reasons for choosing volunteering - you might be surprised by just how many different reasons there can be:
Making New Friends:
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and make new friends. It’s easy to find things to talk about when you are all there to work together for a common purpose. Volunteers often comment on the enjoyment they get from being part of a team.
Building Confidence:
Some people, for any number of reasons, have not been taking an active part in life outside their own homes for a time. Volunteering is a safe and gentle way for people to re-introduce them into society and can be a lead into a return to paid employment.
Influences Career Choices:
Working as a volunteer can provide a useful opportunity to ‘sample’ different types of work helping you to understand what motivates you and where your skills lie.
Developing New Skills:
Everyone who volunteers brings their own unique skills and experience with them. These are of enormous benefit to the organisation. However, volunteers also have the opportunity to develop a range of new skills if they choose to.
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