{"id":1077,"date":"2023-04-01T04:08:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T08:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/?p=1077"},"modified":"2024-12-16T13:27:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T18:27:15","slug":"four-good-reasons-to-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/blog\/four-good-reasons-to-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Four good reasons to volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you volunteer, your good actions come back around to benefit both you and your community. Volunteering brings great personal satisfaction as well as a sense of well-being and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many volunteer action centres and community agencies looking for new candidates have observed the many benefits of volunteering. Here are four good reasons they give to lend your time to help others:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong>1. Volunteering improves your physical and mental health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduces stress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improves mood<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helps fight depression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces the risks of heart disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces blood pressure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protects against cognitive problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases life expectancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-Corporation-de-dvp-Longueuil-792x416-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56128\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-Corporation-de-dvp-Longueuil-792x416-1.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-Corporation-de-dvp-Longueuil-792x416-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/1-Corporation-de-dvp-Longueuil-792x416-1-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9Corporation de d\u00e9veloppement communautaire de Longueuil<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Studies have shown that people who volunteer feel better physically and mentally. In the Doing Good is Good for You study (2013) by United Health Group, 94% of respondents said that volunteering put them in a better mood, 78% felt less stressed, and 76% said they were healthier. Other studies have shown that by being more active, volunteers are less likely to develop diseases such as cognitive problems, heart disease, or blood pressure issues. Try it yourself and see how you feel!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2_Centre-dintegration-a-la-vie-active-CIVA-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2_Centre-dintegration-a-la-vie-active-CIVA-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2_Centre-dintegration-a-la-vie-active-CIVA-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2_Centre-dintegration-a-la-vie-active-CIVA-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2_Centre-dintegration-a-la-vie-active-CIVA-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2_Centre-dintegration-a-la-vie-active-CIVA.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9CIVA<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong>2. Volunteering makes us better people<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increases personal and social skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increases motivation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broadens your horizons and opens you up to the world<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Builds self-esteem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering is a great way to grow and have fun. What is more motivating and rewarding than helping others? Volunteering opens you up to the world, broadens your horizons, and gives you a new perspective. Giving your time and energy is also a way to find self-fulfillment, highlight your skills, and build your self-esteem. The people you help also have a lot to give back to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong>3. Volunteering connects us<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It lets us:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be part of a group<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work on a shared project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meet new people<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become a part of our community or neighbourhood<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-Centre-daction-benevole-792x416-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-Centre-daction-benevole-792x416-2.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-Centre-daction-benevole-792x416-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/3-Centre-daction-benevole-792x416-2-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9Centre d&#8217;action b\u00e9n\u00e9vole<\/em> <em>Bordeaux-Cartierville<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you get involved at a family centre, food bank or seniors&#8217; agency, you&#8217;ll absolutely learn a lot from the new people you meet, including other volunteers and staff. Working together toward a common goal and sharing experiences help us connect with others. Nothing is more rewarding than belonging and contributing to a group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:35%\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-La-Maison-des-grands-parents-de-Villeray-792x416-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-56139\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-La-Maison-des-grands-parents-de-Villeray-792x416-1.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-La-Maison-des-grands-parents-de-Villeray-792x416-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/4-La-Maison-des-grands-parents-de-Villeray-792x416-1-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9Maison des Grands-parents de Villeray<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:65%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-little-title\"><strong>4. Volunteering can give you a professional boost<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Volunteering lets you:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enhance your CV<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain new experiences and skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Become familiar with a new work setting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expand your professional network<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Get references<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In your professional career, volunteering is an opportunity to not only build new skills but also discover new workplaces and expand your network. You may even discover a new passion! Volunteering also looks good on a resume. Putting your skills to work for a good cause will definitely impress a potential employer, as it shows your openness to teamwork. The time to volunteer is now!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to get started? Get the full details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centraide-mtl.org\/en\/blog\/four-good-reasons-to-volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-middle-title\"><strong>1 out of 5 people receives our help. <br>5 out of 5 people benefit from it.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"block-stylised-title theme-block aligndefault\" id=\"block_707060404433f3d3501ef5e38e9219ec\" style=\"text-align: center\">                            <span class=\"block-stylised-title__line block-stylised-title__line--big-thin\"><b><font size=\"6\">Let&#8217;s all lend a hand<\/font><\/b><\/span>\n      <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:18px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignfull is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-grey-background-color has-background has-large-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/secure.centraide-mtl.org\/registrant\/DonationPage.aspx?EventID=389613&amp;LangPref=en-CA&amp;Referrer=blogue\" style=\"border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>DONATE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Supporting a network of over 375 community agencies also means promoting an inclusive, poverty-free society.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you volunteer, your good actions come back around to benefit both you and your community. 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