《英語閱讀》志愿者八大好處。

《英語閱讀》志愿者八大好處。印度古諺語“贈人玫瑰之手，經久猶有余香”，我也深信幫到別人，自己也會快樂。助人為樂是我國傳統文化的閃光點，也應是我們做人的道德，下面就來給大家講講當志愿者的八大好處。

1. You will learn about yourself

你會了解自己

Investing time in serving the community will stretch you. You will experience challenging personalities and face hard problems. Volunteering is a great way to learn more about yourself in a setting that is new to you. You might learn what you like and dislike about a certain population. You may learn about how your strengths enhance a group or about areas you need to improve. We learn about ourselves constantly in every experience. Volunteering is a great way to gain insight into who you are.

為社區服務的投資時間會延伸你。你會經歷挑戰性的個性以及面對困難。志愿活動是一種在對你是一種新環境下了解自己的好方式。你可能了解到你喜歡或不喜歡某個群體哪些。你可能了解你的力量如何能增強一個團隊或你需要改善的地方，我們在每次經歷中常常能了解自己。志愿活動是一種洞察自己的好方法。

2.You will learn new skills

你會學到新技能

The great news about volunteering is that, since they aren’t paying you, most places will take just about anyone! By donating some of your time, you are able to learn and practice new skills that may otherwise take money and extra effort to learn. It may be something concrete like gardening or making coffee. It will almost always include skills that are less obvious, such as communication skills or fundraising. Volunteering is a great opporunity to perfect the skills you have and learn something new.

關于志愿活動的好消息是，因為他們不會付你工資，所以大多數地方會要任何人。通過犧牲你的一些時間，你能夠學習和聯系新技能，在別處的話你可能會花錢，還需要額外努力學習。它可能是像園藝或泡咖啡這樣具體的事情。它幾乎總是包括一些不太明顯的技巧，如溝通技巧或籌款。志愿活動是一個完善你擁有的技能以及學習新技能的好機會。

3.You will build your resume

你會建立自己的簡歷

A perk of volunteering is adding another valuable line to your resume. Employers like to see community involvement. Having community service on your resume says a lot about who you are. Employers like to see people who are dedicated to their community and passionate for a cause. Your resume will be extra juicy with those volunteer hours attached.

活躍的志愿活動會給你的建立增添重要的另一筆。雇主們喜歡看到社區參與。你的簡歷上有社區服務很能表明你的為人。雇主喜歡看到專門為社區服務以及為一種理由而充滿激情的人。有著這些志愿服務時間，你的簡歷會更吸引人。

4.You will make friends with different types of people

你會和不同類型的人交朋友

When you decide to volunteer for something you are passionate about, chances are the people surrounding you will share those same sentiments. Shared interests bring people together. As fellow volunteers working towards a common goal, you will start to build a unique relationship that might not be found anywhere else. Differences between people fade when hearts are exposed. These are the types of friendships that can last a lifetime.

當你決定為你熱衷的某事做志愿服務時，機會就是你周圍的人會分享這些相同的情緒。共享的興趣能把人連接在一起。因為志愿者們都是為了一個相同的目標工作，所以你能開始建立一種任何別處都找不到的獨特關系。當心靈暴露時，人們之間的不同便變淡了。這些都是可以持續一生的友誼。

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5.You will make valuable connections

你會建立起珍貴的聯系

It’s not about what you know, but who you know. Connections are formed when you are involved in an agency. A great way to get your foot in the door for a job you are hoping to have one day is to volunteer in the field. You might be surprised to find that many opportunities can come from the people you meet through volunteer work. In addition, you can build professional relationships with people who could potentially recommend you for a job in the future. Volunteering offers a chance to network with the people you need to know.

這無關于你知道什么，而在于你知道誰。當你參與到一個機構中時，聯系就形成了。讓你踏入你希望有一天能夠擁有的工作門檻的好方法就是在現場做志愿服務。你可能會驚奇地發現你可以從你在志愿活動中遇到的人那里獲得許多機會。此外，你可以和那些潛在地能在未來給你推薦一份工作的人建立起專業關系。

6.You will be a part of the community

你會成為社區的一部分

Serving the community offers a sense of attachment and belonging. When we volunteer for a cause we are passionate about, when we invest our hearts in our community, they become our treasures. You are enhancing the place you call home, and you will never feel more at home than when you are putting your efforts towards making it better.

為社區服務會給你一種接觸感和歸屬感。當我們為一個我們熱衷的理由做志愿服務時，當我們在我們的社區奉獻我們的心血時，它們就成了我們的財富。你正在改善你稱之為家的地方，當你努力讓它更好時，你永遠不覺得付出得多。

7.You will feel empowered

你會感覺到自主

As adults, we have so much on our plates. There is work, family, relationships, chores, and the demands never seem to end. If you have the time, volunteering can be a great way to do something for yourself that gives you a sense of control. At most places, it is up to you how many hours you serve. You can decide to get more involved or take a step back. In addition, you will be making a difference for something that you care about. It is empowering to know that you are needed somewhere to do something important.

作為成年人，我們的盤子里有太多東西。有工作、家庭、關系、家務，要求似乎從來沒有結束過。如果你有時間，志愿服務會是一種很棒的為自己做些事的方式，給你一種自我控制感。在大多數的地方，由你決定服務多少小時。你可以決定更多參與或是少參與一些。此外，你會為你所關心的事情做出不同的改變。這是讓你知道，某個地方需要你去做些重要的事情。

8. You will live a more passionate life

你會過上更加充滿激情的生活

We don’t all have the dream job. We don’t all get to do what we are passionate about every day, but I do know we are all passionate about something. Volunteering is a chance to acknowledge that passion within you. When you learn new skills, you enhance yourself. When you invest in the community, you build your sense of home. When you take the time to do something you care about, it will change you. Volunteering is a chance not only to give back to others, but to give back to yourself.

我們并不都有著夢想的工作。我們并不都在做我們所熱衷的事情，但我知道我們都會對某事充滿激情。志愿服務是一個去認識你內心的激情的機會。當你學習新的技能時，你就提升了自己。當你投資于社區，你能建立起你的家庭意識。當你花時間去做一些你關心的事情，它會改變你。志愿服務是一個不僅回饋別人還會回饋自己的機會。

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