Volunteering has significant benefits for those who engage in it. For younger people, it advances their careers, while for older individuals, it brings a sense of purpose. Let’s look at five key advantages it offers.
Experience for Your Resume
Corporations and organizations increasingly value not only education but also practical experience, which includes volunteer work. Employers see that you go the extra mile, gain practical experience, and can be relied upon in a team.
New Friendships and Contacts
Volunteering is definitely an opportunity to meet new, interesting people. You connect with those who think similarly or enjoy the same things as you. You gain contacts that could bring new opportunities in the future.
Sense of Fulfillment and Purpose
Sometimes, people find financial security in their jobs but lack a sense of fulfillment. Volunteering helps satisfy the need for a higher purpose, whether by engaging in social assistance, environmental, cultural, or other activities that are beneficial to society as a whole.
Behind-the-Scenes Experience
Volunteering gives you a chance to see how things work behind the scenes, things that usually seem straightforward. You see the effort and the number of people involved in making cultural or sports events happen. Suddenly, you’re part of it, and the insider perspective provides a completely new experience.
Confidence and Feeling Needed
After retiring, many seniors struggle with feelings of loneliness, emptiness, and uselessness. Through volunteering, you can remain active, continue doing what you’ve always done, or try something completely new.
First DOBROstretko at KKC Hviezda, photo: Juraj Majerský
Stanislava Mináriková, Trenčín 2026
