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Volunteer your
way to a better
mood
We all know that volunteering is great for the community,
but did you know that donating your time and skills can
have an awesome impact on your health as well? Not only
can it lower your blood pressure and add years to your life*,
volunteering also does wonders for your mental health. It
really is the answer to almost any case of the blues. Don’t
believe us? Put it to the test!
Are you feeling…
active volunteering positions available both locally and
abroad, so lace up your runners and get to it!
Stressed?
If you’re finding you just can’t switch off, volunteering may
be the mental distraction and relaxation you need. Refocus
your thoughts and energy on a new task and let the worries
of your day fade into the background.
Unfulfilled?
Bored?
Volunteering is a great way to shake things up and explore
other interests. You can volunteer locally, nationally or
internationally!
Lonely?
Research shows that volunteering wards off feelings of
loneliness, depression and isolation*. It’s a great way to meet
new and exciting people outside of your usual social circle.
Unfit?
Who wants to hit the gym when you could walk puppies or
bathe baby elephants instead? There are heaps of physically
As a volunteer, your time and skills are useful, needed and
valued and you can rest assured that your efforts are making
a real difference to the lives of others. What a pick-me-up!
As a busy student, every minute of your time is valuable and
you might be thinking you don’t have a moment to spare,
but with awesome benefits like these, can you really afford
not to volunteer? Whether it’s at your local animal shelter or
an international organisation, sharing your time and skills as
a volunteer not only makes other people’s lives better, it just
might add years to your own!
http://www.helpguide.org/articles/work-career/volunteering-and-its-surprising-benefits.htm