{"id":5620,"date":"2021-12-04T15:14:51","date_gmt":"2021-12-04T09:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/?p=5620"},"modified":"2021-12-04T15:15:29","modified_gmt":"2021-12-04T09:45:29","slug":"international-volunteer-day-significance-theme-benefits-of-volunteering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifegram.org\/international-volunteer-day-significance-theme-benefits-of-volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"International Volunteer Day &#8211; Significance, Theme &#038; Benefits of Volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>December 5 is celebrated across the world as International Volunteer Day, and as global citizens, it is our responsibility to do our bit, for a better future.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #ff6600;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cRemember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2015 H. Jackson Brown Jr.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The United Nations has marked December 5 as International Volunteer Day in order to recognize and promote the tireless efforts and time provided by volunteers across the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Significance_of_International_Volunteer_Day\">Significance of International Volunteer Day:<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#International_Volunteer_Day_Theme_Volunteer_now_for_our_common_future\">International Volunteer Day Theme: Volunteer now for our common future.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Benefits_of_Volunteering\">Benefits of Volunteering:<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#1_Meet_new_people_and_create_long-lasting_bonds\">1. Meet new people and create long-lasting bonds.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#2_Fell_the_joy_of_serving_unconditionally\">2. Fell the joy of serving unconditionally.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#3_Help_you_to_gain_a_sense_of_purpose_and_become_happier\">3. Help you to gain a sense of purpose and become happier.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#4_Helps_in_developing_emotional_stability\">4. Helps in developing emotional stability.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#5_Gives_you_an_opportunity_to_travel\">5. Gives you an opportunity to travel.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#6_Helps_in_learning_new_skills\">6. Helps in learning new skills.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#7_Provides_better_job_opportunities\">7. Provides better job opportunities.<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#8_Make_a_difference\">8. Make a difference.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Significance_of_International_Volunteer_Day\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Significance of International Volunteer Day:<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To put it as the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/en\/observances\/volunteer-day\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Nations Volunteer Programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> describe: \u201cEvery day, volunteers come together from different walks of life, offering their valuable resources to ensure the inclusion of the underprivileged ones who are often left behind, drive climate-change actions and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">The act of volunteering is found in all cultures, languages, and religions. Each year, hundreds of millions of people volunteer their time and skills to help make the world a better place. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When they volunteer, they help to improve the lives of others. And when they volunteer, they also gain a greater sense of belonging to their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"International_Volunteer_Day_Theme_Volunteer_now_for_our_common_future\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">International Volunteer Day Theme: Volunteer now for our common future.<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It&#8217;s only when people across the globe are encouraged to be a part of solving problems, intense and alarming issues are sorted easily with solutions that are feasible &amp; long-lasting. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Being a volunteer, one has the power to get associated with the communities, helping them to build a better future &#8211; for one and all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">For our next generations, it is our responsibility to create a better world and volunteerism is an important way of asking people to come together and create a more equal as well as inclusive future.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Benefits_of_Volunteering\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt;\">Benefits of Volunteering:<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; color: #ff6600;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.\u201d\u00a0 &#8211; Oscar Wilde.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The act of volunteering is incredible, offering benefits to both the giver and the receiver. Yeah, it&#8217;s like a double-sided coin providing a Win-Win situation for everyone involved. I&#8217;ve been lucky enough to have volunteered with little kids during <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/roytellstales.com\/a-month-in-kenya\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">my month-long journey in Kenya<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and absolutely loved my experience.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Here are the benefits of volunteering that you must know about:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"1_Meet_new_people_and_create_long-lasting_bonds\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\"><b>1. Meet new people and create long-lasting bonds.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Not only do you get to associate with the ones you&#8217;re helping, but being a part of a team of enthusiastic volunteers with a common goal, you get to form bonds with strangers that can be life-changing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"2_Fell_the_joy_of_serving_unconditionally\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">2. Fell the joy of serving unconditionally.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">There&#8217;s an immense sense of satisfaction and joy in doing something for someone without expecting anything back in return. When you join a volunteering endeavor, you know there&#8217;s nothing you&#8217;d get back &#8211; but what you actually receive would be unconditional love and blessings.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"3_Help_you_to_gain_a_sense_of_purpose_and_become_happier\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">3. Help you to gain a sense of purpose and become happier.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Volunteering for a social cause will not only enrich your life but it&#8217;ll also give you a broader purpose and boost your motivation levels. There will be a sense of sheer happiness to help others and that&#8217;ll eventually change the way you look at life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"4_Helps_in_developing_emotional_stability\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">4. Helps in developing emotional stability.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">When you set out for something as big as volunteering, your stress levels would start reducing as your mind will always be busy finding solutions to the problems of others. It has been observed that people with PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder), OCD (Obsessive-compulsive disorder), depression and anger issues started feeling better once they engaged in themselves with volunteer services.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"5_Gives_you_an_opportunity_to_travel\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">5. Gives you an opportunity to travel.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Of late, people across the world have been getting associated with international volunteer programs abroad &#8211; like turtle conservation in Costa Rica, education programs in African countries, marine conservation programs in Australia, etc. Hence, if you wish, you can just head off to your favorite destination and get engaged in some meaningful service there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"6_Helps_in_learning_new_skills\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">6. Helps in learning new skills.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Whether you are preparing meals at a food bank or building houses &#8211; chances are that your volunteer work will push you to learn new skills, and hone your existing ones. It&#8217;ll also enhance your time management skills as well as problem-solving capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"7_Provides_better_job_opportunities\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">7. Provides better job opportunities.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It has been seen that people who are more civic-minded and socially aware are more likely to become an asset in the workplace. Hence, if you have a volunteering experience, you might just stand out of the crowd!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"8_Make_a_difference\"><span style=\"font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">8. Make a difference.<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Last but not the least, volunteering can have a real and valuable positive effect on underprivileged people, backward communities, and underdeveloped societies in general. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Other than that, volunteers also have the power to contribute towards sustainable climate change but saving the environment from further degradation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Volunteering to offer your time, energy, and resources to people and causes around the world can create an incredible impact on a global scale. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">It is mindblowing to think that one person\u2019s efforts can change the life of someone else somewhere in the world.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">If you\u2019ve never volunteered before, now is the time to sign up for something that aligns with your interests and spend some time doing something worthy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;\">Trust me, you won\u2019t regret \ud83d\ude42<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>December 5 is celebrated across the world as International Volunteer Day, and as global citizens, it is our responsibility to do our bit, for a better future. \u201cRemember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.\u201d \u2015 H. 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