When it comes to the benefit of volunteering, a lot of people think it's all about the warm feeling after helping someone. As is known, charity work requires a wide variety of people to do a wide variety of things for everything to work. It means that there are some surprising benefits for volunteers. For example, volunteering:
Teaches you new skills.
From helping make websites to teaching immigrant kids your native language, or to arranging events for charity, volunteering can really be almost anything. It means that when you get involved in charity work, a lot of the time you will face challenges.
Can teach you what truly matters.
It's a great way to find new perspectives (角度) on life. When you've been at it for a while, you just might find yourself reevaluating your advantages. One of my friends went from wanting to be a lawyer to discovering a true passion for teaching.
Maybe it is not surprising, but what might surprise you is how genuine these friends are. Some of my longterm friends are people I've met through volunteering. I'm not that kind of guy that makes friends for connections, but sometimes it's very convenient to have a broad network.
Summed up in one line: Volunteering helps you grow. You meet a wide variety of people who don't have a lot in common with. You learn to get along with people involved in many different walks in life. You learn to know what you are to do. So if you've ever considered volunteering, what are you waiting for?
A. Helps you make new friends.
B. Can help improve social skills.
C. As it turns out, that's far from the only benefit.
D. You might even decide on a completely new path to take in life.
E. Not only as a person, but it helps you develop your skill as well.
F. Volunteering helps you look outside yourself and your problems.
G. Through overcoming the challenges, you learn completely new skills.
