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1(2023上·上海·高二上海南汇中学校考期末)In Helping Others, You Help Yourself
With more than 500,000 registered nonprofits currently operating in China, there are endless opportunities to make a positive impact in your community. Whether you volunteer in an organization that specializes in social services or animal welfare, there are various benefits that come with the act of volunteerism. 1
It is good for the community.
2 By doing volunteering activities together with your neighbors and friends, you are more likely to obtain a sense of unity. When you help someone, they will be more likely to help you. 95% of volunteers feel that they are helping to make their community a better place.
It makes you happy and reduces stress.
One result of this positive impact on the community? People feel happier and a greater sense of purpose in life. 94% of them report that volunteering improves their mood, and 96% of them report more willingness to live with aims. Moreover, the statistics also show volunteering could help relieve stress, which contributes to the reconstruction of their inner sense of pride and the outward connections with others. 3
It keeps you healthy.
Good mood + Less stress = Better health
76% of them report feeling physically healthier after volunteering.
Volunteering can help those who are dealing with health issues. About one in four volunteers say that it helps them manage a chronic illness.
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Volunteering can also help people cultivate what they need in order to thrive in the workplace. Among those who say that volunteering has helped their careers: 87% report that volunteering has upgraded their people and teamwork skills. 75% feel that it has taught them about time management .
A.Check out what those who have volunteered in the past 12 months have to say about the feeling:
B.In fact, compared with non-volunteers, 76% of the volunteers report higher levels of self-esteem and richer interpersonal relationshi