Yeson Dignity

The importance of volunteering in support of dignity makes possible many good things which would otherwise go unattended. Unexpected rewards and many pleasures come with volunteering. Volunteering opens the eyes and heart, while reaching out to others with physical and mental help in times of need. We, as a volunteer, help in all walks of life, maintaining dignity of the assisted as we go along. Life skills can be accessed and taught as soon as a child is able to understand and on to the last breathe of a human being.

Our job is to ensure dignity with birth, life in between, and with death. It is all part of  the whole process and many volunteers are needed in all areas.  Many do not understand others and have difficulty in offering humble help, but there is also a special breed of people whom are natural servants to fellow humans in need. These are the ones with empathy. They are also a good judge of character and able to become increasingly aware when genuine help is needed. These are the ones whom offer their services with respect and honor for the receiver through volunteer work. Are you a good candidate? Does this sound like you?

On the average, special skills are not needed to be a good volunteer besides reliability and a willingness to help others. You often hear “Yes on Dignity”, and might think of a ballot and getting votes. Volunteering can be all of these. At times trained skills are appreciated, such as being a doctor or nurse, but this is definitely not a requirement for a good volunteer. Volunteers are a special sort of people whom genuinely care about the community they are serving, as mentioned earlier. Sometimes all that is needed is a smile and a listening heart. Value comes with many faces.

It is important, as you help, that the ones being helped grow in the desired direction while maintaining dignity. The person’s sense of worth, or value must be prized at all times.

If you do have special skills which you feel could be of help in volunteering, let us know, and we will find a fit. Are you a whiz with paperwork or on the computer? Do you know how to prepare spread sheets or do word processing? Are you great in sorting out things? Is organization a key for you? Perhaps you could organize a drive and help raise funds for your chosen mission. Some volunteer work requires manual labor, but not all. There is something for everyone to do when it comes to the importance of volunteering. In addition to rewards of the heart, volunteering goes on your permanent record, if so desired, and can be counted as the following.

• Volunteering Can Provide New Skills

• Volunteering Can Provide Valuable Work Experience

Volunteering is life changing for you, and for the ones you help. You will get richness and rewards that you never knew existed.

Often times in volunteering, an orientation will be provided and you will know which areas need help and what is expected of you. Time is discussed, and any possible commitments are taken into consideration. You are not blindly placed on a volunteer mission without knowing how you can help and what is expected of you. If you plan on working with children or hope to volunteer with the elderly, you will be expected to have a clean criminal record. A back ground check will be ran. If you do not have a good moral background, there is no need in applying as a volunteer. Drug and alcohol use will not be tolerated. Volunteers are helping people, not leading them astray.

A well rounded individual, as a volunteer, can make a big difference in someone’s life. Share with them and tell them how you live your life successfully with all understanding. When volunteering, one must leave their judgments at home. It is difficult to understand, at times, how people got into certain situations. The job of a volunteer is to help make life easier and more tolerable for the person in the program for which you are volunteering. Their dignity must be kept intact which walks hand in hand with the main mission of volunteer work. The person’s sense of worth, or value must be prized at all times. Your kind smile will be remembered, but that is not the whole reward, the true reward is within you. There are a lot of wonderful people on this Earth, and many come as a volunteer.

Volunteer work is part of what makes the world go round. It is a fairly FREE RESOURCE that provides help not often within the budget of the organization or mission created. Without the importance of volunteering, many a goal would not be reached. If you are a volunteer or potential volunteer whom is reading this, WE CAN NOT DO IT WITHOUT YOU. You are very important to us, and much appreciated. Many do not realize volunteer work also helps the volunteer personally. Earlier we talked about gaining life skills and how volunteering can go on your permanent record and be listed as work experience in your overall resume. You will find that many businesses have a program of their own built around volunteering for the community and other worthwhile projects. This builds a good reputation for the business, plus they have helped others in the community at the same time.

More importantly, volunteer work is good for your physical and psychological health. You will gain a sense of accomplishment, while helping others. Volunteering also build a social network which can in turn help you in times of stress. An individual who understands the importance of volunteering shows value of character and a commitment in working for the betterment of society as a whole.