Why you should volunteer.

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I think with "Big Society" and all that many people will be forced to volunteer as their jobs will disappear and they will be expected to do the same job gratis for the "good of society".

Remember "we're all in it together" :money:said the millionaires in the cabinet.

Your post suggests that volunteering is simply a means of free labour; it misses that point that volunteering has benefits from both sides.

I was a volunteer for several years and yes, while on the surface it could be argued that I was nothing more than "free labour", the personal rewards I gained from the experiences are priceless! That time-span on my C.V. has served me well too. Above all, I did it because I chose to; no one forced me to do it Total "win-win" situation.

jackieb

My cousin started out helping out at school when her youngest child started school. After a year or so, she ended up being offered a job as a classroom assistant, and has been there for 12 years now.

passatrider

I volunteer for oxfam in a charity shop as part of my recovery to getting back to work. It's the best thing I've ever done to be honest and treat it no different if it was a paid position.
You don't get paid but the benefits far outweigh the negatives such as increased self confidence, feeling part of society and being in a routine. Oh, we also get free tea/coffee and biscuits too!

Well worth trying..

kingfisherblue

I volunteer as a leader for Brownies and Rainbows - and I get such a lot out of it. None of it is monetary, but that isn't the reason I volunteer. I care for my disabled son, and this gives me a chance to do something different (my mum looks after my two sons while I am there). My daughter is my assistant guider. We get a chance to do girly things with our members, time to spend together - even if it is just planning or shopping for the unit, a break from caring, and the opportunity to help girls to develop and learn new things.

For anybody interested in volunteering for guiding, come and join us - we have a great time

www.girlguiding.org.uk