30/05/2026
The art of giving Back By Eric Okello
Giving back is when you give, and then nothing happens, no benefits for you, No recognition, nothing tangible gets sent your way. Your biggest and sole reward is the realization that you have made a significant change in someone's life and if not significant then a positive change nevertheless.
7 Reasons why you should volunteer.
1. Developing new skills- gaining knowledge and expertise
2. Make social connections.
3. Give back to your community - doing something for the community you live in and returning favour to those who have helped you are strong motivator. Everyone rich or poor takes from society and volunteering is one way to show a sense of appreciation.
4. Develop and grow as a person.
5. Gain a new perspective in life in a whole new light. Clears all insurmountable pros.
6.Know that you are needed.
7.Boost your self esteem, increases self worth helping others help you feel good about yourself.
A smile from a child/ student/teacher/ parent or a thankful person that shows you are really making a difference in someone's life and that is the greatest feeling in the world.
Places that need colunteering.
1. Hospitals, nursing homes and living centres.
2.Daycare centres for children or adults.
3. Schools
4 churches, rummage sales, bake sales, sing in the choir ministry programmes
5.pet adoption, shelters
6.local food bank.
7.salvation.
8.charity organizations.
9.Tutor a student or work in the school library
10.Be a chairperson on a school trip.
11.scout leader.
12.visit a sick friend or run errands or cook a meal from someone.
13.Do afundraising walk for your favorite organization.
Young Motivators Initiative YMI Foundation.
Eric Inspiration.
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