WHY YOUTH VOLUNTEERING MATTERS & THE BENEFITS
BENEFITS
Explore interests & Create Broader Worldview
- Participate in different activities – explore range of interests & unlock new passions
- Diversify interests
- Learn something new!
Increase Social Connection & Networking Skills
- Provides opportunities to expand social network & make friends
- Make connections to help with future job opportunities
- Get exposed to new classmates, teachers, coaches, community leaders, & programs
Sense of Fulfillment
- Feel good by helping others/those in need
- Find your purpose/what drives you
Improve Your Mental Health
- Youth who participate in extracurricular activities show high rates of positive mental health
- Reduce stress, improve mood, feel more connected & supported
YOUR FUTURE
Build Your Resume
- Volunteer experience provides a way someone hiring can assess your ability & work ethic (without previous work experience)
- Makes your resume more attractive
Boost University Applications
- Increase your chances of getting into your dream school
- Show you have gone above and beyond
- Many universities prioratize students with community involvement.
BOOST YOUR RESUMES AND UNIVERSITY APPLICATIONS
universities don’t just look at your grades but also at you who you are as a person.
VOLUNTEERING GIVES YOU KNOWLEDGE OF:
- Goal setting
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Prioritization
Problem Solving
- critical thinking
- Leadership
- strong communication skills
- Organization
- Openness to Criticism
- Discipline & Responsibility
- Independence
