HOW VOLUNTEERING CAN HELP YOU!

South Africa - Educational Travel -

Aug 3, 2011

Whether you have just finished exams and looking for direction, or tired of being in an office and lusting for some adventure.. Maybe retirement is offering you an opportunity to travel and experience African in a way in which you never dreamed!   We have come up with some great reasons why Volunteering can benefit YOU!!!

1.    Volunteering can advance your career
•    Volunteering offers you the chance to try out a new career without making a long-term commitment. It is also a great way to gain experience in a new field.
•    Many volunteering opportunities provide extensive training and can teach you valuable job skills
•    It also looks great on your CV!! Employers nowerdays are always wanting more.  Volunteering is a great way to help you stand out amongst the crowds.

2.    Volunteering  connects you to others:
•    Volunteering helps you make new friends and contacts-One of the best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships is to commit to a shared activity together.
•    Volunteering increases your social and relationship skills- Volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice and develop your social skills, since you are meeting regularly with a group of people with common interests.


3.    Volunteering is good for your body and soul
•    Volunteering can increase your self-confidence and can provide a healthy boost to your self-confidence, self-esteem and life satisfaction.
•    Volunteering combats depression. By getting out and living life, helping others you end up helping yourself!
•     Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy and is great for any age!  Volunteering is not just for the young, we are seeing more and more older volunteers wanting to make their impact!


4.    Volunteering brings fun and fulfilment to your life
•    Volunteering is a fun and easy way to explore your interests and passions. Doing volunteer work you find meaningful and interesting can be a relaxing, energizing escape from your day-to-day routine of work, school, or family commitments. Volunteering also provides you with renewed creativity, motivation, and vision that can carry over into your personal and professional life.

Find out more about some of our top Volunteer projects.  Click HERE