The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Mahatma Gandhi
This week we are celebrating volunteering and hearing from our Adult Volunteers why they volunteer, and from our youth how this service to others changes lives.
We know that volunteering comes from a place of kindness, from wanting to make a difference, and from finding purpose in empower others. The personal benefits of being a Scouting volunteer are numerous. Here are a few reasons to volunteer and to help yourself grow and feel good in the process!
Ten benefits of being a volunteer:
- You will get a greater sense of purpose knowing that you are helping others.
- You will gain new skills by challenging yourself in things you never dreamed possible.
- You will feel empowered as you navigate the Scouting courses and programmes.
- You will create memories for you and the people your serve to last you a lifetime.
- You will make friends in the most unlikely places – around SA and the world.
- Your overall mental and physical health and well-being will improve.
- You will gain a strong sense of belonging and family within Scouting.
- You will be building your own professional skills-set to benefit your career.
- You will contribute to uplifting your community and protecting the natural world we live in.
- You will be bringing happiness into the lives of others.
The benefits of volunteering don’t end here! Check out the testimonies on our social media channels to hear from our volunteers directly!