Volunteerism: Empower the Communities and Uplift Lives
The purpose of life is not to be happy — but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all. ~~ Leo Rosten
During odd-even scheme in Delhi, you might have noticed some people handing out roses to the citizens who are violating traffic rules. While these people, who are known as volunteers, do not receive compensation for such works, the rewards of the service they are offering to the society go far beyond that of monetary payment.
Volunteering is a broad term that can be complicated or simple as per the persons’ viewpoints. It includes everything from feeding homeless people to picking up trash, to teaching poor children, to improving …show more content…
Though, with the beautiful and heartening moment of self-realization to make a difference, comes the more convoluted and often de-motivating feeling of “how to do that”.
There are needs everywhere, but sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. If you have decided to become a volunteer, choose an organization meaningful to you as there are many opportunities for volunteering in a wide range of sectors including, education, social and legal services, arts and culture, health services, environmental advocacy, to name a few. In some areas such as education, emergency rescue or medicine, special training has been provided to the volunteers. There are many people who also provide voluntary services overseas.
It is advised to seek out the organization that suits your talents or skills. People who associate with their volunteering on a deeper level and have relevant knowledge and expertise can have a greater impact on their work. If you have a very hectic schedule, volunteer your time for an hour a week or two or a month. Then, if you find it fulfilling and have more time to practise it, gradually take on
The purpose of life is not to be happy — but to matter, to be productive, to be useful, to have it make some difference that you have lived at all. ~~ Leo Rosten
During odd-even scheme in Delhi, you might have noticed some people handing out roses to the citizens who are violating traffic rules. While these people, who are known as volunteers, do not receive compensation for such works, the rewards of the service they are offering to the society go far beyond that of monetary payment.
Volunteering is a broad term that can be complicated or simple as per the persons’ viewpoints. It includes everything from feeding homeless people to picking up trash, to teaching poor children, to improving …show more content…
Though, with the beautiful and heartening moment of self-realization to make a difference, comes the more convoluted and often de-motivating feeling of “how to do that”.
There are needs everywhere, but sometimes it is difficult to know where to start. If you have decided to become a volunteer, choose an organization meaningful to you as there are many opportunities for volunteering in a wide range of sectors including, education, social and legal services, arts and culture, health services, environmental advocacy, to name a few. In some areas such as education, emergency rescue or medicine, special training has been provided to the volunteers. There are many people who also provide voluntary services overseas.
It is advised to seek out the organization that suits your talents or skills. People who associate with their volunteering on a deeper level and have relevant knowledge and expertise can have a greater impact on their work. If you have a very hectic schedule, volunteer your time for an hour a week or two or a month. Then, if you find it fulfilling and have more time to practise it, gradually take on