Benefits of Volunteering
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Connected to the motives we explicated before we can describe the benefits of volunteering for the persons doing so. Researchers found that voluntary engagement can make „healthier and happier“1.
Below we would like to list and explain the most prevalent benefits volunteers can experience:
But not only mental benefits can be caused by voluntary work. Studies showed that the health condition is also improved in physical aspects: Volunteers walk and move more than comparable groups, they show lower blood pressure values, chronical pain can be reduced and the risk of heart diseases decreases. Diabetes and digestive disorders can be improved.
Before starting a volunteer activity, you should identify your interests and goals.