So What If I Volunteered?

Nov 07, 2013 1 Min Read
Alt

For those of you from all age groups who are always searching for something more, volunteering is an opportunity to connect with like-minded people. It offers a great opportunity for networking that could in turn provide ample opportunities for collaborations and business in the future, opening up new doors where least expected.

Furthermore, being involved in volunteering gives a great understanding of the community needs that could potentially shed light on areas where you could start something up – a social enterprise, or a conventional business. And we haven’t even touched on the ample skills that volunteering helps you acquire and can be easily deployed in any workspace – teamwork, communication skills, dealing with difficult people or groups, leadership skills, as well as increasing in your confidence and self-awareness.

So, no matter how young or old you are, get busy and search your local community for volunteering opportunities – the more challenging a task the bigger the advantages, but even very simple tasks can teach you a ton of new skills, put you through new experiences, open up new doors, and improve you all around. Better get cracking! Visit www.dogoodvolunteer.com for opportunities.

Eva hopes that many more Malaysians see the value of volunteering – not just for the benefit of their community but also their own.Click here for more articles like this. 

Share This

Personal

Alt
Eva was formerly the Research & Development leader at Leaderonomics. Prior to that, she was an editor at Leaderonomics.com. Today, she is the Product leader of Happily, an engagement app at Leaderonomics Digital. She believes that everyone can be the leader they would like to be, if they are willing to put in the effort and are curious to learn along the way, as well as with some help from the people around them.

You May Also Like

gratitude

Gratitude Can Be Golden

By CHESTER ELTON. Finding quiet—or silence—can be a prerequisite for gratitude. Be grateful for that moment of quiet—where you can invite in the silence and just be.

Aug 11, 2022 4 Min Read

Person's feet at the foot of the bed (laziness)

Has Mankind Gone Lazier Than Ever in History?

Host Nigesh Armon dives deep into the topic of technology by exploring the question of 'Has Mankind Gone Lazier Than Ever In History?' in the second episode of Talk To Me, a podcast series brought to you by Necole.

Jan 07, 2021 72 Min Podcast

empathy, leadership, leaders, organizational culture, transparency, personal growth, inclusive, workplace

The Rippling Effect of an Empathic Leader

Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives – Oprah Winfrey

May 25, 2023 4 Min Video

Be a Leader's Digest Reader