Volunteer

 

 

Your Future and a Job


A survey carried out in the United Kingdom showed that among 200 of the UK’s leading businesses
 

 

  •     73% of employers would recruit a candidate with volunteering experience over one without
     
  •     94% of employers believe that volunteering can add to skills
     
  •     94% of employees who volunteered to learn new skills had benefited either by getting their first job, improving their salary, or being promoted
     

Also if you are thinking of a career change then volunteering is a perfect way to explore new fields. If you have a passion for the arts but have a career in computing then why not volunteer at Keyano Theatre?



Benefits of Volunteering


Motivation and sense of achievement


Basically, volunteering is about giving time, energy and skills freely. Unlike many things in life there is choice involved in volunteering. As a volunteer decisions have been made to help on their own accord, free from the pressure to act from others. Volunteers express a sense of achievement and motivation, but this is ultimately generated from their desire and enthusiasm to help.

 

New Experiences


Volunteering is a brilliant way to get life experiences. Whether you build a library or mail flyers to raise awareness for a local charity, you will experience the real world through hands on work. Volunteering can take place at home, in your neighborhood, at school, in the community or for a world charity event. No matter where or for whom you volunteer you reap the many benefits of being a volunteer.


Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer

 

  •     Meet new people
     
  •     Make a difference
     
  •     Gain work experience
     
  •     Develop new skills
     
  •     Share your knowledge
     
  •     Be part of a difference
     
  •     Become part of the community
     
  •     Have FUN
     
  •     Increase awareness
     
  •     Create a greater quality of life for everyone involved

 


Health Benefits from Volunteering

 

  •     Boosts self esteem & energy
     
  •     Reduces heart rates and blood pressure
     
  •     Can BUFFER the impact of STRESS
     
  •     Lowers the risk of physical illness
     
  •     Strengthens a sense of identity
     
  •     Lowers the rate of depression
     
  •     Personal sense of accomplishment
     
  •     Increases life expectancy
     
  •     Enhances social support networks
     
  •     Individuals who volunteer live longer

 


Want to get involved?


Check out www.volunteerwoodbuffalo.ca for more information on local opportunities.