What are the benefits of volunteering ?

Volunteering means to carry out a duty or a job without expecting repayment or

(1)____________. The concept is very popular in the advanced or rich countries such as
United States, Australia, United Kingdom and other western nation. In third countries, the
concept is rather alien as they may look at volunteering as (2) _______________without
expecting payment in return as a waste of time and effort. However, there are many benefits
one can gain through volunteering.

`When one volunteers to help out someone such as a friend, teacher or parent, one is
immediately seen as (3)_________________. When you help a teacher to clean he classroom
or get involved in cleanliness campaign at the school level or other community projects, your
standing would be (4)__________. Teachers and adults would look at a young person who
volunteers his or her time for a certain activity as mature, responsible and deserving of
respect.

`In addition, volunteering with an organization such as orphanages, community

centers and other non-profit organizations such as the Society for Prevention of Cruelty
towards Animal and other welfare organizations allows you to (5) _____________at large. In
addition to helping these organizations carry out their duties, you not only gain experience
but can learn a variety of skills. This is especially beneficial for students. Even though one is
not being paid, through volunteering time, effort and skills one would learn more than what
money can buy. You can learn to be bold, assertive, independent as well express your
opinions and gain (6) __________________________..

Volunteering also allows one to become more mature at a relatively younger age.
When you are exposed to volunteering at a young age be it at the home front, school or their
organizations, you would learn the importance of responsibility in carrying out your duties to
the best of your ability.(7) ____________on volunteer activities would enable one to learn
survival skills such as responsibility, ability to express ideas as well as the importance of hard
work and diligence.

Volunteering also exposes one to many interesting ideas and issues. For example, if
you volunteer your time regularly at a charity organization, you would learn how the
organization works and the importance of team work, and other (8)_______________ related
to the day-to-day operations. of the organizations. You will not only enhance your general
knowledge, but also learn how to deal with problems, challenges as well as dealing with
different types of (9) ______________.

Thus, there are many benefits to be gained by volunteering. Students in particular

should be allowed to participate in volunteer activities to enhance their knowledge as well as
learn useful _______________________________.

interact with society 与社会互动 selfless and helpful 无私和乐于助人 elevated 提高的

personalities 个性 rendering help 给予帮助 embarking 从事

essential ideas 核心理念 communication and interpersonal skills 沟通和人际交往能力

remuneration 报酬 interpersonal and organizational skills. 人际关系和组织能力。