
Community Service
What is Community Service/Volunteer Work?
Non-paid service or activity done for the benefit of others. This can be in your local community or help a cause far from home.
Why should I do Community Service/ Volunteer Work?
Engaging in community service provides you with the opportunity to become an active member of your community and has a lasting, positive impact on society at large.
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Benefits of volunteering:
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connects you to others, helps you make new friends and contacts, and increases your social and relationship skills.
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can increase self-confidence, self-esteem, and life satisfaction. You are doing good for others and the community, which provides a natural sense of accomplishment.
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your role as a volunteer can also give you a sense of pride and identity. And the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a positive view of your life and future goals.
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can advance your career, provide career experience and teach you valuable job skills. Community service or volunteerism enables you to acquire life skills and knowledge, as well as provide a service to those who need it most.
Consider the following:
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passion
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hobby
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talent
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future career interest
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