FINLANDIA SCHOOLVolunteerism
Volunteerism is the act of offering your time, skills, and energy to help others or a community without being paid for it. A person who does this is called a volunteer.
Why do People Volunteer?
People choose to volunteer for many reasons, including:
To help people who are in need.
To make their community or school a better place.
To learn new skills and gain experience.
To meet new friends and work as a team.
Examples of Volunteering Activities
At School: Helping a classmate with their lessons or picking up litter in the school compound.
At Home: Helping parents with chores without being asked or told to do so.
In the Community: Planting trees, visiting the elderly, or donating old clothes and toys to those who need them.
Qualities of a Good Volunteer
To be a good volunteer, one should be:
Selfless: Thinking of others before yourself.
Kind: Showing care and compassion.
Reliable: Doing what you promised to do.
Patient: Being calm when helping others.
Benefits of Volunteerism
It brings happiness to the person helping and the person being helped.
It helps to build a peaceful and loving society.
It teaches us how to be responsible citizens