You’ve seen news reports about people who need assistance after a natural disaster, or TV programs about how lonely and isolated older people can get. Maybe you’ve walked past people who are living on the streets.
Find what’s right for you.
Volunteering isn’t school.
After you’ve discovered what interests you, decide how much time you want to spend and what fits into your schedule.
Expand your mind.
Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills — from working as part of a team to setting and reaching goals.
Feel good.
Volunteering helps people feel they make a difference — that they do have the power to change things for the better. When people depend on you, it can change the way you look at yourself.
A.It can give you a chance to discover what kinds of things you’re best at and enjoy most. |
B.Instead of having the choices made for you, you’ve got to pick. |
C.Doing something for others helps people to change the world. |
D.So what can you do about any of those things? |
E.You can feel proud of what you’ve achieved. |
F.Find what fits your schedule. |
G.Change things for the better. |