When one sets out to volunteer, the main objective appears to be, to give your time and expertise to others who need it. The remarkable thing about volunteering is the gradual realisation, that actually, this is not a one-sided affair after all.
You gear yourself up to be the "Giver" and are constantly surprised at how much of the time, you are actually the "Receiver"...
The receiver, of not just of knowledge or practical know-how, although it is inevitable that you will learn the truth of the saying "The more you teach, the more you learn".
It is also the experiencing of the completeness you feel in your existence, through sharing and in giving of yourself to others.
Volunteering seems like doing some sort of work for no pay, or any other kind of remuneration. Actually volunteering should not be related to employment at all.
Volunteering is a social, community function, which should be carried out at some time by us all...as a moral duty.
But apart from that, we need to care for each other in our community, by giving of ourselves and our time, in any way we can.
No community can thrive and grow without volunteers. There is not enough money to go around to pay someone to do every job that needs doing.
A community with no volunteers, would not have many of the facilities that we take for granted, such as Day Centres, Guides, Scouts, Sports Clubs, First Aiders, Charity Shops and many more. Have a look around your local area - talk to people, search online, visit day centres, schools, hospitals, charity shops, churches - you will be amazed at how many volunteers are needed to keep your community going.
Decide on what you would like to help with. It is far better to volunteer to help with something that interests and appeals to you.A volunteer, with passion for what they are doing, is a treasure indeed!
The world is burdened with many problems at this time - we can't help everyone, but if everyone helped someone, wouldn't the world be a better place?
