Good question
View(s):Why should we volunteer? In our hectic schedule where we run between work/school and home why should we make some time for volunteering? For me volunteering is a recreational activity where you take time not only for others but to refresh yourself and develop your personality.
When thinking of volunteering in the big picture people think of visiting orphanages, spending time with children in relief campaigns etc. But in my personal opinion volunteering should not have to be always like that. You could give a seat to an old lady in a bus, provide lunch for a homeless person on a random day, help a blind person cross the road or even something simple as teach your next door neighbour’s child for free. All these are day-to-day activities where we could ‘volunteer’. No one asked or demanded it of you but still you do it out of your own desire. The empathy you have with a complete stranger makes you a volunteer, to lend a hand without expecting anything in return.
Let’s expand this idea. What if you did these volunteer actions with a group? Just imagine, if those of us who volunteer individually get together and be part of a group. Think about the immense change we could bring upon this society. There are many pools of young, active and energetic volunteers, who are passionate about building a harmonious and sustainable society for the future. Find out about which ones support causes you are interested in. Or better yet, organize a group of friends or some neighbours and coordinate a community service project like free tutoring or monthly food donations?
I know it is not January 1, for New Year resolutions but what does it matter? Good decisions should not be postponed.
Therefore take some time to understand people, care for the less privileged, make someone happy each day and feel the difference it can make in your own life.
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