"Life can get in the way of good
intentions"
Volunteering – an Introduction
Many vital
community services rely extensively on the tireless efforts of volunteers.
Volunteers come from all sections of the community – a willingness to help is
not dependent on race, gender, religion or personal interests. The range of
services available in our community would be less without the tireless
dedication of volunteers.
Volunteering
is also of great benefit to the volunteer. The rewards are not financial but
can be measured in a sense of satisfaction and contentment in helping their own
community.
People
volunteer for many reasons:
Ø Some
enjoy the interaction with other volunteers; or
Ø Some want
to maintain or gain new skills;
Ø Some
increase their confidence and meet new people;
Ø Some
develop a network of contacts and
Ø Some
enhance their job-readiness.
Volunteering
promotes a feeling of satisfaction from helping others and is undertaken
freely.
The Albany
& Regional Volunteer Service will assist those hoping to enter the
world of volunteering and will help community groups in need of
volunteers.
What skills
or hobbies do you have that you could use in volunteering?
Top Ten Reasons to Volunteer
1. When you stay home you get too
many telemarketing calls.
2. Your family could use a break
from you.
3. You might need help yourself
some day.
4. It's hard to win a game of
solitaire.
5. Soap operas all sound alike.
6. If you don't go out each day,
you get old.
7. Why let your boss have all the
fun in life?
8. The car needs a workout.
9. Your mom would be proud of
you.
10. Who cares about money?
The Albany & Regional Volunteer Service operates from 9am to
3pm Tuesday to Thursday.
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