How Volunteering Benefits Students.
                     HOW VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS STUDENTS?
Introduction
• Volunteering can be a humbling experience, allowing you to see the world in a 
different way. Whether you agree to volunteer for several consecutive months 
or a day a week, the impact you have could be life-changing. 
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Sense of pride
• There’s also a strong sense of achievement and pride that comes with 
generously giving up your time for a worthy cause.
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Experience a new culture
• When it comes to volunteering, there are countless opportunities at home or 
away. Many students choose to volunteer abroad to experience a new culture 
and learn more about other countries. 
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Support others
• Popular places with an abundance of culture that often recruit volunteers are 
the likes of Cambodia, Ghana, India, Kenya, and Tanzania.
• In these places, volunteers will often be tasked with helping to teach children, 
support hospitals, build schools or animal conservation.
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Developing Skills
• Where possible, it can be beneficial for students to search for roles in their 
field. It can be one of the best ways to truly gain some hands-on experience in 
their desired industry.
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Allows Students to Make a Difference
• It may seem obvious, but the rewarding aspect of volunteering is why so many 
are drawn to it. First and foremost, volunteering should be about helping those 
in need. 
• However, there’s no denying the personally satisfying benefits of dedicating 
your time to volunteer.
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Building Awareness While Benefiting Students
• Student volunteers can make a significant contribution to a charity. Not least 
because of their determination and enthusiasm. 
• They are also helpful in spreading the word about charity and building 
awareness of what they do. 
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Meeting New People
• Volunteering can be an excellent way for a student to get their foot in the door 
and meet new people. 
• Though networking may not necessarily be the first thing that comes to mind 
when people decide to work for a cause, it is an amazing perk. 
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Exploring Other Interests
• Deviating from the curriculum isn’t an option for most students, and intense 
studies may mean that they’re missing out on a great deal of social interaction 
as well the chance to pick up new hobbies.
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Work Opportunities in the Future
• Among everything else that volunteering can offer, it’s an amazing way to 
prepare for work opportunities in the future. 
• Having real-life experience can enhance a student’s education outside of the 
classroom.
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