FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#10 - Flipbook - Page 40
THE BENEFITS OF
VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering is not just bene昀椀cial for the
recipients but also for the volunteers
themselves. It o昀昀ers an opportunity for
skill development, including leadership,
teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Volunteers o昀琀en 昀椀nd that their work
enhances their resume, expands their
professional network, and, in many cases,
opens up new career paths.
Addi琀椀onally, volunteering provides unique
experiences, enriching one's life with diverse
perspec琀椀ves and a deeper understanding of
societal issues.
Volunteering enables higher quality interac琀椀ons.
It promotes a sense of trust and coopera琀椀on
that strengthens our bonds with others.
HOW?
Well, because giving is infec琀椀ous, in more ways
than you think. When we’re in the act of giving,
it’s usually during a highly social ac琀椀vity that
brings a smile to your face.
It turns out, that when you smile the whole
world really does smile with you, because
you trigger mirror neurons in those who
witness you smiling. This, in turn, ac琀椀vates
those feel-good hormones.
Meanwhile, when you give, the recipient of
your generosity is more likely to give something
in return — or even give to someone else.
You are also likely to give again because it
turns out oxytocin is addic琀椀ve.
Therefore, giving just once can create an
incredible posi琀椀ve feedback loop.
