When most people hear volunteering, they believe it is a means for some people to slave them off while accomplishing their own goals. This is not the case, and this article seeks to break down what it means to volunteer, the advantages, how to be a volunteer, and also continue in a community.
WHAT IS VOLUNTEERING
This is when a person gives time and labor to a cause. It means to do something for a person or an organization without being paid for it or forced to do it. Volunteering does not only have to be with a Non-Profit organization. It can be with a profit-oriented organization also, and it sure has its advantages.
ADVANTAGES OF VOLUNTEERING
The undeniable truth is that when a person serves as a volunteer in an organization and makes a meaningful contribution, it helps the organization achieve its goals and generally leads to its growth and progress.
However, here are some personal benefits a person gets from volunteering:
- Volunteering enhances and accentuates sense of purpose.
- It encourages networking with like minds.
- Volunteering helps to build the society and nation at large.
- It improves skills.
- Volunteering enhances physical and mental well being, as it also reduces loneliness.
HOW TO VOLUNTEER
For a person who has not been a part of any organization and does not know how to volunteer, here are some helpful tips on how to become a volunteer:
- Know what you are passionate about.
- Define your goals.
- Research on organizations and initiatives that align with your goals.
- Identify a particular organization that best fits your goals and objectives.
- Understand your skills and what you can offer in being an addition to the organization.
- Reach out to the organization on how to be a part of it, and know how you can fit in.
CONTINUING IN A VOLUNTEERING COMMUNITY
It is not enough to volunteer if you cannot be committed to teh cause of the organization and it is usual to have a high energy at the start but here are some things you need to know about continuing in a volunteering community:
- Keep reminding yourself of your goals and why you joined taht community.’
- Look for ways to be a team player in the initiative.
- Participate actively in programs and activities in the community.
- If possible, seek leadership positions in the community, to heighten your sense of belonging and responsibility.
If you have a passion for children and desire to see them thrive in Nigerian society, A Child Needs Me Initiative is the best place for you to be as you meet vibrant young minds pursuing the same cause. Join us today by being a volunteer.