Understanding Volunteering

Why do people volunteer?

• To gain school credits

• To earn money

• To make a difference

• Because they are forced to

What is NOT a reason for volunteering?

• To learn new skills

• For personal financial gain

• To help others

• To support the community

Where can volunteering take place?

• Only outdoors

• Only in schools

• Only in offices

• In various settings like hospitals, schools, and beaches

How can you find a volunteering opportunity?

• By waiting for someone to contact you

• Only through newspapers

• Volunteering opportunities are automatically assigned

• By searching online or asking friends

What should volunteering be?

• Paid work

• Stressful

• Only for adults

• A good experience for all