Volunteering – seekers

Volunteering happens when an individual or a group offers their time or labour for free. It is an act of community service that doesn’t require prior training or experience. Many volunteers serve on an as-needed basis, such as in response to a natural disaster. Other volunteers could be specifically trained in the areas they work, such as medicine, education, or emergency rescue.

Volunteering has many benefits, and following are some examples:

Volunteering connects you to others, and also connects to your community and makes it a better place — because even helping out small tasks can make a real difference to the lives of those in need.
Volunteering helps you make new friends and contacts, and strengthen existing relationships — because you are committing to a shared activity together.
Volunteering helps you gain confidence, and also increases your social and relationship skills.

Volunteering is good for your mind (mental health)) and body (physical health) — it can help increase self-confidence, combat depression, and also help you stay physically fit and healthy.
Volunteering can provide career experience, help advance your career, and even teach you valuable job skills.
Volunteering brings fun and fulfillment to your life — and requires only passion and positivity.

What is Volunteering

Why be a Volunteer?

How Volunteering can help Change the World | Trishya Screwvala | TEDxChennai