Your ego says:
“VOLUNTEER!”
The world is not a perfect place but together we have the power
to make a difference. Volunteering is the perfect way to contribute
to society. Each small act of kindness matters. But enought of the
cliches. The purely egoistic question remains: ‘What’s in there for
me?”.Well, that’s what:
You open your mind
Volunteering is a great way to broaden
your world view. Sometimes we get so
stuck in our daily activities, that our perspective gets narrowed. Contributing to
a charity gives us a more clear view on
reality and makes us appreciate everything we’re given.
You feel good about yourself
Behavioural studies have showed that
people feel best when they’re helping
the others. Volunteering improves the
feeling of accomplishment and self-worth.
It can even have a positive impact on
your mental health.
You meet new people
Volunteer groups attract people from
all ages and backgrounds. Being part of
one gives you a certain sense of belonging, as all the people are open-minded
and strive for good. This might also come
in handy when looking for career opportunities.
You improve your skills
Depending on the type of charity you
can sign up for different workshops. Plus,
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working in a team without the pressure
of school or your job has a positive influence on your teamwork abilities and your
communication skills.
47.000 Volunteers
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5,8 million volunteers within the Netherlands
1 on 3 citizen in Breda is volunteer
47.000 volunteers in Breda
volunteer in the netherlands
You have fun
When you choose the charity organisation that matches your interests volunteering becomes something of a hobby.
It’s not only the friendly faces that surround you, but also everything you get to
do. After all, not every day you get to
entertain kids, play with animals or plant
trees.
It turns out there are quite some YOU’s
in a fully altruistic subject. Take your time
to help the world and