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Why volunteer with NIRP in Uganda?

H. Nalugo Sabastian
H. Nalugo Sabastian wrote on 24-08-2015

People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For some it offers the chance to give something back to the community or make a difference to the people around them. For others it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build on existing experience and knowledge. Regardless of the motivation, what unites them all is that they find it both challenging and rewarding. They touch lives of those at the base of the pyramid in society.

Below are some of the reasons people choose to volunteer. For some it provides an opportunity to:

  • Give something back to an amazing organization that has impacted on a child's life, either directly.
  • Make a difference to the lives of others
  • Help the environment
  • Help others less fortunate or the voiceless
  • Feel valued and part of a team
  • Spend quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
  • Gain confidence and self-esteem

For some, volunteering can be a route to employment, or a chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:

  • Gaining new skills, knowledge and experience
  • Developing existing skills and knowledge
  • Enhancing a CV
  • Improving one's employment prospects
  • Gaining an accreditation
  • Using one's professional skills and knowledge to benefit others

For others, volunteering appeals because of its social benefits. These include:

  • Meeting new people and making new friends
  • A chance to socialise and cultural connections
  • Getting to know the local community

There is lots of anecdotal evidence that volunteering has a positive impact on health.




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