I have a firm belief that when you are considerate and giving your time to a cause or community by helping others, God automatically has a beautiful plan to reward you. In ancient times, the story of Good Samaritan is one of the several inspirations for Christians to become fully engaged in providing health care to those in need. The story was not about only providing medical care, but a response to those who have medical needs and general teaching about gaining eternal life and being a courteous/good neighbor. The distribution of charity is also one of the important traits of a Good Samaritan.

Whatever talent you have that can be utilized for helping others and volunteering offers vital help to people in need, worthwhile causes, and the community, but the benefits can be even greater for you, the volunteer. The right match can help you to find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even advance your career. While it’s true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you’ll experience, volunteering doesn’t have to involve a long-term commitment or take a huge amount of time out of your busy day.

There are multiple benefits of being a Good Samaritan out of which few are:

a. Volunteering connects you to the community

Volunteering allows you to connect to your community and make it a better place. Even helping out with the smallest tasks can make a real difference to the lives of people, animals, and organizations in need. Make new friends and increase your social and relationship skills.

b. Volunteering nurtures the body and soul

It acts to subdue the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety. I feel less depressed when I am involved with volunteer work as it enables the social support system. My brain and hormonal activity take a jump as it gives me immense contentment and pleasure. Volunteering takes out the confident side of oneself also as it gives a sense of purpose and allows me to stay physically healthier.

c. Advancement in Career

Even if you’re not planning on changing careers, volunteering gives you the opportunity to practice important skills used in the workplace, such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, project planning, task management, and organization.

d. Fulfillment to your personal life

Doing volunteer work you find meaningful and interesting can be a relaxing, energizing escape from your day-to-day routine of work, school, or family commitments. Volunteering also provides you with renewed creativity, motivation, and vision that can carry over into your personal and professional life.

e. Sense of Purpose

Helping others goes hand in hand with meaningfulness. It’s not just that people who have already found their purpose in life enjoy giving back.

Versuasion Pakistan – Fareeha Robert