The importance of volunteer work
The impact of volunteer work on an individual's life is to make him aware of his ability to provide assistance in many matters in the lives of people, animals, and others, thus increasing communication with others and forming new friendships with them when doing joint work and activities, especially for those who share the same interests, expanding the formation of relationships, enhancing communication skills, in addition to doing many effective and enjoyable activities.
Enhancing Professional Skills
Volunteer work gives an individual experience in his field of work, by enhancing the skills used in the workplace; such as communication skills, teamwork, problem solving, and task management, in addition to getting to know people who hold the same position and share the same interests, and it also provides the individual with an opportunity to try a new job or profession without any commitment.
Improving the health of the elderly
Volunteering helps improve the physical and mental health of elderly volunteers, as it encourages them to move, which in turn improves their mental health and supports their positive outlook on life. In addition, it makes them feel younger, thus reducing the patient's feeling of symptoms. Many studies have found that volunteering for the elderly reduces the incidence of many heart diseases.
Improving the physical health of the individual
Most people these days work in office jobs, which leads to a lack of activity. Volunteering helps individuals move in some way, and even if it does not require a lot of physical effort, a person can still get up and move during it, such as: going to a park or orphanage, playing with children, or visiting a nursing home, etc., as this will burn fat to a certain degree and make the individual more active and energetic.
Boosting self-confidence and self-esteem
Volunteering helps to promote reconciliation with oneself, and a sense of great positivity towards life and others, thus creating great hopes for achieving future goals for individuals. It also gives the individual a sense of pride when providing assistance to others, which gives him a sense of accomplishment, and the individual becomes able to experience many things, especially for those who feel shy or afraid to do new work that is different from their nature and the nature of their work, as this enhances their sense of self-confidence.
Improving the individual's mental health
Volunteering makes the individual happier by increasing his happiness hormones and thus enhancing mental health. It also helps him resist stress, depression and feelings of loneliness, and greatly improves his mood. Based on what researchers found by measuring brain activity, helping others increases the individual's happiness and enjoyment and motivates him to give and help more.
Understanding the curve of life and gaining knowledge
Volunteering helps to get to know many cultures by dealing with new people and learning about their lifestyles, thus supporting the understanding and acceptance of others. It also makes a person more aware of the issues and matters that others deal with, and becomes more socially flexible. In addition, it helps to develop many social skills, such as: empathy and teamwork.
The importance of volunteering for society
The importance of volunteering at the community level lies in its interest in solving many important issues, through individuals' giving and giving back to the society in which they live. It is also a good opportunity to direct the energies and skills of individuals to improve the surrounding environment and provide assistance to those who need it. It is worth noting that many charitable associations and organizations rely on volunteer individuals to support them morally and materially, as these associations are only partially funded by the government and people's councils.
