volunteering and its surprising benefits

Presented By: Vision International 1

Presented To Anglican Girls Grammar School

Benin City Old Girls Association USA

By: Patience EdremodaVision International 1INC.


• An activity or service.

• Doing something that benefits others, local community or environment.

• People "doing good:"


Work with: • Charity.• Homeless.• Senior Citizens.• Tutoring in schools.• Hospitals.• Food Banks


Work with: • Counselling.• Mentoring.• Working with children & families.• In animal Shelters.• Political Campaigns.• Sports - Coaching.


• Examples of people “doing good.”

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• Which one is volunteering?

ALL OF THEM

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Anyone•Male, Female.•Young, Middle age, Old.•Rich, Poor.•Able bodied, disabled.•Educated, illiterate, etc..


• Just something nice to do?

• Make people feel great about helping others.


Getting things done.•Impact on health & well-being of communities worldwide. •Deliver critical services.


• Measure impact of volunteers by the numbers.

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Why we should volunteer….

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What is in it for me?•More than doing a good deed.

• Develop skills.• Career options.• Make friends.• Professional Contacts.


Volunteers rarely speak of the benefits of volunteering.

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Personal & Professional Benefits•Be honest about what you hope to learn and accomplish.


Personal & Professional Benefits•Skill development.•Career exploration.•Personal growth.•Socialize.•Have an impact.

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Benefit#1:Connects you to others.

Make New Friends and Contacts.

Increase Social Relationships. Cooperation within

organizations.


Benefit#2:Good for mind and body.

Self Confidence. Mental. Physical.

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Benefit#2:I have l imited mobil ity can I sti l l volunteer?The Happiness Effect.

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Benefit#3:Advancing Your Career.

Get experience in your area of interest.

Meet people in the field. Practice Important Skil ls.


Benefit#3:Volunteering can provide career experience.Can teach you valuable job skil ls.


Benefit#3:Requirements for volunteering.

Passion & Posit ivity. Compassion. An open mind. Will ingness to do. Posit ive att itude.


Benefit#4:Brings Fun and Fulfi l lment.Identify your goals and interests.

Why do you want to volunteer. What would you enjoy doing.


There are diverse ways to volunteer.

• Activities & Roles.• Time Commitment.• Project structures.• Issues.


Activit ies and Roles .Hands on.Skilled.Direct Service.Advisory.Online.


Time Commitment.Impromptu.One-time.Episodic.Ongoing.Travel.


Project Structure.Traditional.DIY/Independent.Service Learning.


Issue or Cause.Matters of public concern.

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• Ask questions.• Know what’s expected.• Don’t be afraid to make a

change.• Enjoy Yourself.


• Volunteering is good for your career and your community.

• Use your skil ls to make a posit ive impact.


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