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Volunteering is incredibly rewarding if you're dedicated to it. Not only does it help others, but it also teaches you valuable skills and lessons. I've learned so much through my volunteering experiences, and I'm grateful for the connections I've made along the way. I have had the privilege of volunteering with various organizations, including APORAJ as a Content Strategist and Social Media Manager ,WIV ACADEMY as an Assistant State Coordinator, and currently with YALI Network as the General Secretary for #YALINetworkOsun, where I write minutes, reports, and schedule meetings. Remember, learning is essential, and growth is inevitable. You are building yourself every day. Don't stop learning and developing yourself in various aspects of life, including spiritual, professional, marital, emotional, and personal development. Read books, take courses, and listen to podcasts to continue growing and improving. So, what's holding you back from volunteering and starting your own growth journey? Take the first step today and explore volunteer opportunities in your community or online. #Volunteering #PersonalGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #GrowthMindset #SelfDevelopment #GetInvolved

Volunteering isn't just for adults; it's a rewarding experience that can enrich the lives of teenagers as well. Encouraging young minds to get involved in community service not only benefits others but also helps them develop crucial life skills, empathy, and a sense of responsibility. In this article, we have compiled a list of organizations that your teens can join to experience the fun of the volunteering world. Discover here: https://lnkd.in/d43fHXnt #LMSL #LifeManagementScienceLabs #LifeManagementScience #ParentingScienceLabs #TeenVolunteer #CommunityOfChampions #LifeReEngineered #Parenting

Discover the numerous benefits of volunteering for teens and high school students! Dive into the informative article that highlights how volunteering can enhance personal growth, develop valuable skills, and create meaningful connections for young individuals. Read the full article here: #TeenVolunteers #HighSchoolStudents #PersonalGrowth #SkillDevelopment #VolunteerSuccess

"Who are modern volunteers, and what do they look like? They are you and me. They are our parents, siblings, coworkers, teachers, students, and leaders of tomorrow. They are those with sincere intentions, a strong sense of community, and a deep desire to help in any way they can. Those with a unique talent or valuable experience to share with the rest of us. Those who have it all figured out, but also those who give what they can, wholeheartedly. If you are willing to be of service, ELK has an opportunity for you!" Read more about the joys of volunteering (especially with ELK), at https://lnkd.in/gpphBKa8.

Volunteering in my local community is something that is important to me. Sometimes it will be helping at school, weekend sport or sometimes it is sharing my knowledge and skills with others. Earlier this year, I had the privilege of presenting to the Baldivis Fire & Emergency Service ICV team. The session "Navigating the Flames" 🔥 explored communication and how to remain effective as a team even under pressure. This team has people from their 30s to late 80s - all bringing a real passion for helping their community. Pretty inspiring! I admit - we had a bit of fun with the theme throughout the session, but here's a taste of what stood out for me. ⭐ Communication sometimes gets harder the older we get, especially when the pressure is on. So keep learning. ⭐ Don't take things personally, but equally don't make it personal. Mistakes and differences will occur - so have hard conversations early AND at the right time. ⭐ Inter-generational experience means always learning together. The moment we get stuck in 'old ways' it's likely time to move on. Remember, we can move forward building upon the past without getting stuck in it. ⭐ Sometimes it is hard to 'take direction' - no one likes to be barked at, but giving direction well will result in better team results. Thanks team for letting me join you and have some great conversations. It has been a long and dry summer, so here's hoping for some rain soon so our volunteers can take some down time. #volunteering #communicationskills #difficultconversations #emergencyresponse

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 Volunteering allows us to make a positive impact, improve lives, and contribute to our community. It’s important for us as mentors to be sure we aren’t just showing mentees how the community can help them; we want to show them how THEY can help their community. In doing so we offer: 🌱Personal growth ✍️New skills 🌟Valuable Experiences. Volunteering brings fulfillment, meaningful connections, and a strong network. How are you getting involved as we close out 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑?

With the support of the #NewDealForYoungPeople, we have recruited 160 mentors this year who have supported students across nine different schools. A huge thank you to all of our volunteer mentors. 👏 Volunteering as a young person can: ✔ Boost self-confidence ✔ Look great on job/university applications ✔ Grow skills such as communication and problem-solving #NationalMentoringDay

Volunteering can teach you empathy, teamwork, and communication skills. It also provides an opportunity to develop problem-solving abilities, time management, and a sense of community involvement. There's also this fulfillment that comes with project execution. Despite how stressful it was, I did have a swell time working with these guys. Their ideas were simply out of the world. It showed we just how effective the classes of LEAP Africa were. So as a young person what are you waiting for? Find something meaningful today and lend your voice to it! #sdg6 #volunteering

A quick set of questions to deepen on the concept of volunteering delivered by Abi, our volunteers coordinator. Probably the first part on a group of articles reflecting about volunteering as a learning process, so yeah! expect more of these 😁 💚 Go read it now in our blog! https://buff.ly/43Z4qv6

#Volunteering comes in lots of shapes and sizes. One of the most effective forms - in terms of the rewards for volunteers and for the organisations they help is #SkillsBasedVolunteering. That is, when professionals lend their expertise to groups that need it, but may not be able to afford it on a commercial basis. Kudos then to the Financial Times for highlighting the #Impact that volunteer advisers can have in this feature. I love the final quote from Diana Hind: “Yes, I am providing something to someone else, but more often than not they are providing something to me. A new way of looking at something, or helping someone problem solve something that helps me look at something in a different manner.” Sums up the huge positive impact that #ESV can have, for me! https://lnkd.in/geJBwb9y