Benefits of volunteering
Volunteering can be…
A way of making a contribution to your community
- a route into employment
- a support for those with dependencies or mental health issues
Volunteering helps develop…
- confidence and self-esteem
- communication and team-working skills
Volunteering provides opportunities to…
- give something back to your community
- make new friends and useful contacts with others
- access training
- gain qualifications
- explore career options
- demonstrate drive and initiative to prospective employers
- acquire references
For older volunteers, in particular, volunteering can be the means to …
- sustain physical health
- stimulate the mind
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