Benefits of volunteering

Volunteering not only helps organisations but also allows individuals to:

• develop new skills, gain experience and have a chance to use those skills

• have a sense of purpose

• aids in mental health by providing worthwhile activities

• give back and make a difference

• get out and have fun. 

• connect with other people     

• support important causes or create social impact 

• learning about different cultures 

• giving back to communities, organisations and not-for-profits 

• can assist in finding pathways to job, study or training opportunities 

• develop new skills or get experience to improve employment opportunities.  

• and it can be fun!