One advantage of volunteering is that anyone can participate. Without the preconditions or admission criteria for entering the university, you will not be interviewed like looking for a new job. Don't worry about performance evaluation or exams, and don't write papers. What you need is devotion and enthusiasm to make the world a better place, no matter what your interest field is. Open your heart to others and volunteer, and you will automatically succeed, and you will be free to give yourself, and you will achieve great success.
2. "Compassion is not enough-you must take action"-Dalai Lama
In an era of armchair activism reaching the highest level in history, this voluntary quotation of the Dalai Lama may be one of the most powerful quotations. It is very easy to share the good news of Facebook or express your views on social injustice or environmental damage on Twitter. But are you really willing to give up your time and energy to realize the change you preach? Those who choose to volunteer are taking extra measures to make the world a better place. As they say, actions speak louder than words, especially when sympathizing with others.
3. "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in serving others"-Gandhi
A large number of studies have confirmed the benefits of volunteering, not only for the affected communities, but also for individuals. This is a good way to enhance self-confidence and learn leadership skills in an environment of understanding and support. You may meet like-minded people, who will be friends for life, or people who will inspire you by devoting their lives to serving others. In an era when we are becoming more and more individualistic and isolated, voluntary service also shows that it can help solve mental health problems by providing a sense of community that may be lost.
If you volunteer in a poor community or an underdeveloped country, your view of life may also change. When serving those less fortunate than you, problems that may be important to you in your own life may take a back seat, and your problems suddenly don't look like the end of the world! You may also find new passions or career paths that you haven't considered before.
4. "Willing to share cannot be charity; It makes a person free "-Robert Blaut.
In many developed countries, our way of life is not naturally inclined to charity. As far as academic achievements and professional prestige are concerned, people attach great importance to "success", but seldom pay attention to safeguarding the overall well-being of us and our fellow human beings in the world.
By sharing your time through voluntary activities, you admit that life is not just about accumulating wealth or being able to show off a luxurious lifestyle on social media. Perhaps you have realized that wealth and happiness are rarely linked, but you can restrict a person from wanting more life.
In this regard, volunteering for communities around the world, many of which may be at a disadvantage, may be an eye-opening experience. People who have the least often get the greatest satisfaction in life and find happiness in family and cultural traditions. By sharing your time, you can also experience the freedom it brings instead of the traditional "success".
5. "I want to do something great and wonderful, but I must start by doing those great and wonderful little things." -Albert Einstein
In a world obsessed with celebrities, being famous seems to be the only way to leave a mark or be remembered in the world. However, when you volunteer, you can do some wonderful things that affect many people's daily lives. You may not see your name in the headlines, but that doesn't mean you haven't changed, or people whose lives are affected won't remember you kindly. When you devote yourself to a cause with passion, you are doing a great and wonderful thing, which is the first step to change the world.
6. "Start by doing the necessary things; Then do everything possible; Suddenly, you are doing the impossible.
If you watch the evening news and look at the current situation of the world, people are often at a loss. You may wonder how any small voluntary action can make an impact when so much suffering and injustice occur every day around the world.
After a natural disaster, it usually looks hopeless, and there are many losses to deal with. But through voluntary service and doing necessary things where they are most needed (such as disaster relief), the community can be rebuilt and developed step by step. Over time, they will become sustainable and find a bright future full of opportunities. However, if no one takes the first step, what hope can the seemingly impossible goal be achieved?
7. "The world changes with the way people look at it. If you can change the way people look at reality, even if it is only a millimeter, then you can change the world. " James Baldwin
If there are no volunteers in your family or social circle, this seems to be one of the things that "others" do. Maybe you don't regard global problems as your problems, or you are not exposed to the benefits of volunteering. But it only takes one person to change people's views on their role in the global society. If enough people participate in making the world a better place and share this experience with family and friends, this new vision will become a reality and bring a brighter future to all.