Volunteering’s Post

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆💐 💐Volunteering is more than just spending time helping others; 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐨. 💞 As someone who has volunteered in many different areas, I can truly say that I have learned so much about myself and the world around me. Whether you're still in school or a young professional, volunteering is a great way to gain skills in leadership, teamwork, and much more. Not only will you be helping those who are less fortunate than you, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬. 💐If you want to make an even bigger impact, you can volunteer for a longer period of time. This will give you the chance to gain even more insightful experience and have a bigger impact on the world. 💐𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮. But at the end of the day, volunteering is not just about the experience; it's about giving back. 💐By volunteering, you can help others and grow as a person. 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐢𝐧-𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, both for you and for the community you're helping. 💐𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞. You'll gain valuable experience, meaningful connections, and fulfill yourself with a sense of purpose and fulfillment. 💐 It's a great way to make a difference in the world. 💐𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡'𝗧 𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗔𝗕𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗩𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚; 𝗔𝗦𝗞 𝗠𝗘 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘

The Power of Volunteering🌹❣️ Do you feel empathetic towards the pain of others going through a situation you think you can do some about it? Volunteer! Do you want to make a difference in a cause close to your heart? Volunteer! Do you feel like you have some skills and talents but you don't know how and where to exhibit them? Try volunteering! 🌹Volunteering is the act of offering one's time and skills for the betterment of others or the community, without the expectation of monetary compensation. - A volunteer is someone who chooses to dedicate their time, energy, and expertise to a cause or organization they believe in. - Volunteers come from all walks of life, backgrounds, and skill sets, united by their desire to make a positive impact. 🌹Benefits of Volunteering: 📌Community Impact: -Volunteering gives you fulfilment when you see the smiles and contentment on the faces of those whom your service was rendered to. - Making a Difference:Volunteering directly contributes to positive change within communities, whether it's through environmental conservation, social justice, education, or healthcare. - Strengthening Communities: Volunteers help build stronger, more resilient communities by supporting local organizations and initiatives 📌Personal Growth: - Skill Development:Volunteers often learn new skills or enhance existing ones. This can include anything from event planning to public speaking to project management, use of software tools. - Increased Confidence:Stepping out of one's comfort zone and taking on new challenges can boost self-esteem and self-efficacy. - Sense of Purpose:Knowing that your efforts are making a difference in the lives of others or the community can provide a deep sense of fulfillment. 📌Social Connections: - Building Relationships: Volunteering provides opportunities to meet like-minded individuals who share your passions and values. - Expanding Networks: there's a saying " your wealth is the people you know" volunteering connects one with people from diverse backgrounds opening doors to new friendships, career opportunities, and collaborations. 📌Career Advantages: - Professional Experience:Volunteering can provide valuable hands-on experience in a specific field or industry. - Networking Opportunities: Building relationships with professionals in your field of interest can lead to mentorship, job referrals, or even employment opportunities. - Resume Enhancement: Employers often value volunteer experience, as it demonstrates qualities such as initiative, leadership, and a commitment to social responsibility. 🌹Conclusion: - Volunteering is a powerful force for good that benefits not only the organizations and communities being served but also the volunteers themselves that's "the power of Volunteering" #HerBlueprintAfrica #sdg5 #sdg4 ##upgsustainability

With the evolving landscape of corporate social responsibility, skills-based volunteering is emerging as the fastest-growing form of giving back among employees. 📈🤝 According to the below article, "traditional partnerships like grantmaking and volunteerism, while beneficial, often result in transactional relationships with limited lasting impact." Does your company have a formal skills-based volunteering program?

"Ten years ago, if you Googled the term "skills-based volunteering," you might be one of roughly 100 people to do so globally in any given month. Today, it's 72 million. Needless to say, skills-based volunteering (SBV) is gaining momentum." By embracing skills-based volunteering, like those offered by Common Impact, as a strategic tool for social change, companies can strengthen their brand reputation, drive employee engagement, foster skill development, and make a lasting difference in their communities. Continue reading at Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship. ⬇️ #CorporateCitizenship #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Volunteering #SkillsBasedVolunteering

Volunteering in my life is not just temporary help for others. Although it often associates with simple actions, such as street collections, it is actually much more complex and has a huge impact on both personal and professional development. For me personally, it's a path that allows me to acquire skills key in today's dynamically changing world. Project management, effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to quickly adapt to new situations - these are the competencies I have developed during my volunteer challenges. But that's not all. Volunteering opens the door to a world of diverse perspectives and experiences. Meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures enriches my understanding of the world and teaches empathy, which is invaluable both in personal and professional life. It is also an opportunity to make new contacts and build a support network that can bring unexpected benefits in the future. I encourage everyone to get involved in volunteering. Not only the kind needed for #CSR but authentic, far from the flashlights. It's not just an opportunity to give, but also to receive - developing skills, building a team, and broadening horizons. Do you remember when you last took on a volunteering challenge? What skills and experiences did you gain that have enriched your professional and personal life? #VolunteeringIsDevelopment #VolunteerLeader #ValueOfVolunteering #DevelopThroughHelping #VolunteeringInBusiness #ActTogether #PowerOfVolunteering #VolunteeringAsInspiration #SkillsThroughVolunteering

If you've ever wondered about the pros and cons of running a corporate volunteering programme in-house, check out our latest blog 👇 In it we share the top five questions your business should ask itself when deciding whether in-house or outsourced programme management is best. https://hubs.la/Q01Zz6ST0 #EmployeeVolunteering #CorporateVolunteering

Trends like this one - highlighting deadness in corporate volunteerism or “empty” volunteering- are a product of identifiable factors like, in this case, COVID-19. All that is required to change them are strong, effective marketplace leaders who know their business will do better if they are willing to go deeper. The evidence is clear: Businesses attract, retain and develop employees better when they connect their workers and culture with deeper meaning than simply the bottom line. How will you lead against the tide to help your company become healthy and great? #csr #profitsandpurpose

Let me share an insight with you on VOLUNTEERING Volunteering offers numerous benefits, both for the community and for the individual volunteer. It's a way to give back to society and make a positive impact on the lives of others, but it also provides personal rewards that can be incredibly fulfilling. Firstly, volunteering is an excellent way to contribute to the community. By offering your time and skills, you can support causes that matter to you and help those in need. Whether it's through environmental conservation, educational programs, or social services, your efforts can lead to meaningful change and improve the quality of life for many people. In addition to the societal benefits, volunteering also offers significant personal growth opportunities. It allows you to develop a range of skills that are valuable both in your personal and professional life. For example, through my volunteering experiences on various platforms, I have developed the following key skills: Leadership: Leading projects and teams in a volunteer setting has helped me build strong leadership capabilities. Managing volunteers, coordinating activities, and ensuring goals are met have all contributed to my leadership development. Communication: Volunteering often involves working with diverse groups of people, which has enhanced my ability to communicate effectively. Whether it's speaking to community members, coordinating with other volunteers, or presenting ideas to stakeholders, strong communication skills are essential. Teamwork: Many volunteer projects require collaboration with others. Working in teams has taught me how to work well with different personalities. Today, I have people in my life that I couldn't have met ordinarily but was possible being on a team together. The opportunities abound. Don't just sit tight. Let the world feel your warmth. Today is Nelson Mandela International Day! #YALINetwork #Yalinetworknigeria #YALI2024

An article that explores meaningful and impactful corporate volunteering. #MustRead for all #LoVols and #CSR professionals who organize kit packing employee service days or have thought about kit packing initiatives (which is really all of us). What stood out for me: "The organization you’re working with almost always knows how to use your money more than it knows how to use your time – but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t volunteer with them... For example, RW is currently consulting with an organization that does not need additional volunteers, but companies love to volunteer with them. So, we’re helping the organization and their corporate partner have their cake and eat it too by transitioning their volunteer opportunities into Community Advocacy Programs. Employees will volunteer while learning how to become personal, civic, and corporate advocates for the cause – which all serve the reason the organization exists."