Just imagine a world where no one volunteered…think of what would have happened if after the Tsunami hit the coasts of Asia, nobody bothered and everyone refused to help, if there were no voluntary doctors, no voluntary help rendered. It would truly have been a sad state of affairs. Volunteering has become a part and parcel of society and it is truly unimaginable to think of a world without it.

Let us consider some scenarios without volunteers. If there were no volunteer coaches or organizers, social and sport activities would be largely affected and there probably would be no sporting events, rugby matches, athletics, no Olympic games, the list is surely endless. Without voluntary fund raisers and organizers would it be possible to host music events, pop concerts or festivals? Imagine what we would do without the free medical advice available to people around the world with so many doctors volunteering? People would die in large numbers if we never had the Red Cross, cave and mountain rescue teams and the Samaritans. We may not have such a beautiful environment if people refused to volunteer and landscape, beautiful places and wildlife would surely be neglected. Huge numbers of old and disabled people and destitute children would be lonely and depressed.

Volunteering is important also because it helps you personally. Volunteering helps to alleviate stress helps you enjoy good health since you have a sense of achievement and satisfaction and studies have even proved that you get a peaceful night’s rest.

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