Benefits of Volunteering
Monday 12th January 2009
Volunteering has a number of benefits to yourself and others including:
- Provides an opportunity to try something new;
- Develop new and existing skills such as organisation & time-management;
- Increase confidence, strengthens leadership skills & improves your communication;
- Improve social skills by meeting & working with a wide range of individuals;
- Help support other people to participate and improve their health and wellbeing;
- Provide opportunities to access training & qualifications in leadership & sport;
- Provide opportunities to enhance career prospects & improve your employability;
Volunteering is becoming more and more common, particularly in the sport industry, as employers are increasingly looking for experience alongside qualifications.