By taking the time to volunteer, one can effect the lives of many and can even effect their self. Not everyone in this world is blessed with strong family members and shelter. If someone was to step in another man’s shoes they could realize some of the hardships people go through on a daily basis. It is not required to volunteer, but a person will truly impact the lives of many if they decided to volunteer. The volunteer will also see effects in their own life also. Three positive effects that come from volunteering are: benefits to the mind and body, helps advance your career, and connects you to new people and your community. One effect that volunteering has is the beneficial effects it has on the participants mind and body. Doctors …show more content…
“This will expand your social network. Additionally, the development of your interpersonal skills is one of the most easily identifiable benefits of volunteering, and it exposes you to such a rich variety of people” (Vale). The evidence shows how volunteering can be beneficial by connecting yourself to people with common interests and experiencing enjoyment with your new friends. “Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place” (Segal). You are not only connecting to new people, but you are connecting to your community as a whole. There are many unique individuals in your community that you might not otherwise have the opportunity to interact with. You will also see the positive effects of others while taking the time to volunteer within your …show more content…
The reason or so-called cause to volunteering comes from a person wanting to help others and make the community or world they live in better. One might not feel as if the are benefiting much, but people all around doing little acts turns into much greater acts. A participant’s cause to volunteer might also come from the desire to help their own self. The participant will not only see improvements and benefits to the organization or people they are working with, but they will also see results in their mental health, physical health, new connections with people, and advancement in their career. These main effects are all highpoints to ones body and to their life, gaining reason for people to go out and