Why Do We Volunteer?

We volunteer for various reasons that include personal, social and even employment-related motives. Reasons to volunteer can differ from one individual to another. You can find some of the most common reasons to volunteer below:

• Helping others without a voice or who are less fortunate
• Gaining confidence and self esteem
• Wanting to give something back to an organisation that has impacted you directly, or indirectly
• Helping the environment
• Feeling valued and part of a team
• Spending quality time away from work or a busy lifestyle
• Meeting new people and making new friends
• A chance to socialise
• Getting to know the local community
• Developing new skills, knowledge and experience
• Building on existing skills and knowledge
• Gaining experience and enhancing a CV
• Using one’s professional skills and knowledge to benefit others (pro bono)

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Register with us

At Hammersmith and Fulham Volunteer Centre we can help you to find a volunteering opportunity that matches your skills and interests. There is a huge range of volunteering opportunities available, including retail, office based volunteering, befriending, sports, and gardening. Whatever you choose to do, be assured that you will be making a difference to your local community, as well as improving your health and well-being.