《英語(yǔ)閱讀》志愿者八大好處。印度古諺語(yǔ)“贈(zèng)人玫瑰之手，經(jīng)久猶有余香”，我也深信幫到別人，自己也會(huì)快樂(lè)。助人為樂(lè)是我國(guó)傳統(tǒng)文化的閃光點(diǎn)，也應(yīng)是我們做人的道德，下面就來(lái)給大家講講當(dāng)志愿者的八大好處。

1. You will learn about yourself

你會(huì)了解自己

Investing time in serving the community will stretch you. You will experience challenging personalities and face hard problems. Volunteering is a great way to learn more about yourself in a setting that is new to you. You might learn what you like and dislike about a certain population. You may learn about how your strengths enhance a group or about areas you need to improve. We learn about ourselves constantly in every experience. Volunteering is a great way to gain insight into who you are.

為社區(qū)服務(wù)的投資時(shí)間會(huì)延伸你。你會(huì)經(jīng)歷挑戰(zhàn)性的個(gè)性以及面對(duì)困難。志愿活動(dòng)是一種在對(duì)你是一種新環(huán)境下了解自己的好方式。你可能了解到你喜歡或不喜歡某個(gè)群體哪些。你可能了解你的力量如何能增強(qiáng)一個(gè)團(tuán)隊(duì)或你需要改善的地方，我們?cè)诿看谓?jīng)歷中常常能了解自己。志愿活動(dòng)是一種洞察自己的好方法。

2.You will learn new skills

你會(huì)學(xué)到新技能

The great news about volunteering is that, since they aren’t paying you, most places will take just about anyone! By donating some of your time, you are able to learn and practice new skills that may otherwise take money and extra effort to learn. It may be something concrete like gardening or making coffee. It will almost always include skills that are less obvious, such as communication skills or fundraising. Volunteering is a great opporunity to perfect the skills you have and learn something new.

關(guān)于志愿活動(dòng)的好消息是，因?yàn)樗麄儾粫?huì)付你工資，所以大多數(shù)地方會(huì)要任何人。通過(guò)犧牲你的一些時(shí)間，你能夠?qū)W習(xí)和聯(lián)系新技能，在別處的話(huà)你可能會(huì)花錢(qián)，還需要額外努力學(xué)習(xí)。它可能是像園藝或泡咖啡這樣具體的事情。它幾乎總是包括一些不太明顯的技巧，如溝通技巧或籌款。志愿活動(dòng)是一個(gè)完善你擁有的技能以及學(xué)習(xí)新技能的好機(jī)會(huì)。

3.You will build your resume

你會(huì)建立自己的簡(jiǎn)歷

A perk of volunteering is adding another valuable line to your resume. Employers like to see community involvement. Having community service on your resume says a lot about who you are. Employers like to see people who are dedicated to their community and passionate for a cause. Your resume will be extra juicy with those volunteer hours attached.

活躍的志愿活動(dòng)會(huì)給你的建立增添重要的另一筆。雇主們喜歡看到社區(qū)參與。你的簡(jiǎn)歷上有社區(qū)服務(wù)很能表明你的為人。雇主喜歡看到專(zhuān)門(mén)為社區(qū)服務(wù)以及為一種理由而充滿(mǎn)激情的人。有著這些志愿服務(wù)時(shí)間，你的簡(jiǎn)歷會(huì)更吸引人。

4.You will make friends with different types of people

你會(huì)和不同類(lèi)型的人交朋友

When you decide to volunteer for something you are passionate about, chances are the people surrounding you will share those same sentiments. Shared interests bring people together. As fellow volunteers working towards a common goal, you will start to build a unique relationship that might not be found anywhere else. Differences between people fade when hearts are exposed. These are the types of friendships that can last a lifetime.

當(dāng)你決定為你熱衷的某事做志愿服務(wù)時(shí)，機(jī)會(huì)就是你周?chē)娜藭?huì)分享這些相同的情緒。共享的興趣能把人連接在一起。因?yàn)橹驹刚邆兌际菫榱艘粋€(gè)相同的目標(biāo)工作，所以你能開(kāi)始建立一種任何別處都找不到的獨(dú)特關(guān)系。當(dāng)心靈暴露時(shí)，人們之間的不同便變淡了。這些都是可以持續(xù)一生的友誼。

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5.You will make valuable connections

你會(huì)建立起珍貴的聯(lián)系

It’s not about what you know, but who you know. Connections are formed when you are involved in an agency. A great way to get your foot in the door for a job you are hoping to have one day is to volunteer in the field. You might be surprised to find that many opportunities can come from the people you meet through volunteer work. In addition, you can build professional relationships with people who could potentially recommend you for a job in the future. Volunteering offers a chance to network with the people you need to know.

這無(wú)關(guān)于你知道什么，而在于你知道誰(shuí)。當(dāng)你參與到一個(gè)機(jī)構(gòu)中時(shí)，聯(lián)系就形成了。讓你踏入你希望有一天能夠擁有的工作門(mén)檻的好方法就是在現(xiàn)場(chǎng)做志愿服務(wù)。你可能會(huì)驚奇地發(fā)現(xiàn)你可以從你在志愿活動(dòng)中遇到的人那里獲得許多機(jī)會(huì)。此外，你可以和那些潛在地能在未來(lái)給你推薦一份工作的人建立起專(zhuān)業(yè)關(guān)系。

6.You will be a part of the community

你會(huì)成為社區(qū)的一部分

Serving the community offers a sense of attachment and belonging. When we volunteer for a cause we are passionate about, when we invest our hearts in our community, they become our treasures. You are enhancing the place you call home, and you will never feel more at home than when you are putting your efforts towards making it better.

為社區(qū)服務(wù)會(huì)給你一種接觸感和歸屬感。當(dāng)我們?yōu)橐粋€(gè)我們熱衷的理由做志愿服務(wù)時(shí)，當(dāng)我們?cè)谖覀兊纳鐓^(qū)奉獻(xiàn)我們的心血時(shí)，它們就成了我們的財(cái)富。你正在改善你稱(chēng)之為家的地方，當(dāng)你努力讓它更好時(shí)，你永遠(yuǎn)不覺(jué)得付出得多。

7.You will feel empowered

你會(huì)感覺(jué)到自主

As adults, we have so much on our plates. There is work, family, relationships, chores, and the demands never seem to end. If you have the time, volunteering can be a great way to do something for yourself that gives you a sense of control. At most places, it is up to you how many hours you serve. You can decide to get more involved or take a step back. In addition, you will be making a difference for something that you care about. It is empowering to know that you are needed somewhere to do something important.

作為成年人，我們的盤(pán)子里有太多東西。有工作、家庭、關(guān)系、家務(wù)，要求似乎從來(lái)沒(méi)有結(jié)束過(guò)。如果你有時(shí)間，志愿服務(wù)會(huì)是一種很棒的為自己做些事的方式，給你一種自我控制感。在大多數(shù)的地方，由你決定服務(wù)多少小時(shí)。你可以決定更多參與或是少參與一些。此外，你會(huì)為你所關(guān)心的事情做出不同的改變。這是讓你知道，某個(gè)地方需要你去做些重要的事情。

8. You will live a more passionate life

你會(huì)過(guò)上更加充滿(mǎn)激情的生活

We don’t all have the dream job. We don’t all get to do what we are passionate about every day, but I do know we are all passionate about something. Volunteering is a chance to acknowledge that passion within you. When you learn new skills, you enhance yourself. When you invest in the community, you build your sense of home. When you take the time to do something you care about, it will change you. Volunteering is a chance not only to give back to others, but to give back to yourself.

我們并不都有著夢(mèng)想的工作。我們并不都在做我們所熱衷的事情，但我知道我們都會(huì)對(duì)某事充滿(mǎn)激情。志愿服務(wù)是一個(gè)去認(rèn)識(shí)你內(nèi)心的激情的機(jī)會(huì)。當(dāng)你學(xué)習(xí)新的技能時(shí)，你就提升了自己。當(dāng)你投資于社區(qū)，你能建立起你的家庭意識(shí)。當(dāng)你花時(shí)間去做一些你關(guān)心的事情，它會(huì)改變你。志愿服務(wù)是一個(gè)不僅回饋別人還會(huì)回饋?zhàn)约旱臋C(jī)會(huì)。

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