The Benefits Of Volunteering

Volunteering, something everyone talks about doing but hardly ever does it. As a volunteer you gain a sense of pride in yourself, the work that you are doing and the people you are investing in. Not many people are willing to put themselves out there and say “put me where you need me, i 'm here to help”. However this may be the case for some, volunteering is well worth the trouble. People around the world need to volunteer more because it benefits the people they are helping, volunteers gain a sense of pride for their work and because people have a civic duty to volunteer. People, it is honestly all about people. Volunteering is most beneficial to the people that you are helping. Majority of volunteers work with underprivileged individuals who need help in various areas of their lives, whether that be physical issues, emotional needs or environmental needs. People all over the world do not have health care, ⅓ of the people on this planet dont have the proper …show more content…
Volunteers would almost be thrown to the wolves and had to fend for themselves in the position in which they were volunteering. (Macneela) This work is hard and physically, emotionally and mentally draining at some points. (Macneela) Lots of the times training is left out of the picture and the volunteers are left incredibly confused on what to do. (Macneela) Some of the volunteers are not taught how to properly deal with patients or regular people who could become unruly and fight against the volunteer. (Macneela) Lots of the volunteers are having to teach themselves how to properly do things in whichever area they are volunteering. This has a terrible effect on everyone because the volunteers are confused and then the people they are trying to help either become agitated or confused. Coordinators for these events and trips need to train their volunteers better so they can give the best care and attention to the patients they are