Value of Voluntary Work
When a person volunteers to do something for a cause, for as long as the reason behind it is pure then it becomes a rewarding experience for everyone involved. Not only does your voluntary work become appreciated by the organizers and peers but leaves a positive impression on the recipients as well.
Former Volunteer
Speaking as a former volunteer who used to participate in various Santa's Annonymous campaigns year after year, the feel-good didn't come from doing what I felt was an act of kindness but the idea of someone's Christmas becoming at least a little bit brighter.
Whether it’s volunteering for some holiday-specific reason or simply as a part of daily routine, the opportunity to give back to the community is something each person should at least consider doing once at some point during their lifetime.
Doing Voluntary Work
Doing voluntary work doesn't always have to mean becoming involved in some organized effort to make the world a better place.
It can also be something as simple as volunteering a bit of your time to help a neighbor clean out the fallen leaves from his yard.
No Monetary Expectations
Voluntary work means doing a job where there should be no monetary expectations involved as far as wages go. You can work as a volunteer to raise funds for a noble cause, either as a door-to-door canvasser or a telemarketing agent.