7 Surprising Benefits of Volunteering

By siliconindia  |   Friday, 14 March 2014, 02:42 IST
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5. Volunteering Enhances Your Social and Relationship Skills



While some people are naturally extrovert, others are shy and have a hard time interacting with new people. Volunteering gives you an opportunity to regularly interact with different groups of people, which in turn helps you develop your social skills.



6. Volunteering Provides Career Experience



Volunteering gives you an opportunity to try out new careers without making a long term commitment. It also allows you to gain experience and test your skills in a new field, which might help you in the future. Your volunteer role can also expose you to internships and professional organizations, which can be beneficial for your career.



7. Volunteering Teaches You Valuable Job Skills



Since volunteering is an unpaid job, it does not mean that the skills you learn are very primitive. Most of the volunteering opportunities provide extensive training in one particular filed, which can play a vital role in your quest for your dream job. In addition, volunteering also helps you to build upon the existing skills and use them to benefit the larger community.



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