Choose to give: The many benefits of volunteering

Volunteering allows one to share their time and resources to others. The things that are usually shared are the ones that matter to a person such as their energy and skills. Supporting a cause of an organization that’s dear to your heart is a good start for volunteering.

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While it may seem like volunteering only benefits the people you’re sharing your resources with, it actually is advantageous for the giver. A volunteer can learn new skills while spending their time with a community or organization. Through volunteering, one can discover skills they’ve never had the chance to practice before. Wayne Imber says that it’s good way to learn how to lead and rally people into something one truly believes in and supports.

Being part of the community is something that volunteering effortlessly does for a person. Oftentimes, we take our communities for granted and not realize how important it is to keep it intact in order to support families that depend on it. Volunteers can also experience a sense of fulfillment by being a part of something bigger than themselves.

Motivation is huge in volunteering. Giving back with a group of people keeps you motivated in doing great things for the community. Wayne Imber, a volunteer himself, believes it’s best to start volunteering while you’re young so you can learn a ton of life and leadership lessons while giving. Volunteers are given the chance to experience life to the fullest while helping others experience the same. It opens doors for people to meet and build lasting relationships with others.

Wayne Imber is a retired professor who has taught psychology at many schools in Chicago, Arizona, and Massachusetts. He is an advocate and supporter of the American Red Cross. Head over to this blog for similar reads.

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