Why is Volunteering Important!

For the organization, involving volunteers is important because:
-- it demonstrates community endorsement and investment in the organization and its work
-- it can create advocates for the organization who will write letters to the editor saying how great the organization is, will tell their friends, will address government bodies to advocate better support for the organization, etc.
-- it is a way to tap into the viewpoints of people who may feel more free to be critical than paid staff
-- it's a way to reach new demographics that may not be represented among staff or current clients served
-- in some cases, it's part of the organization's mission (for instance, if an organization is focused on helping youth develop job skills, then allowing them to volunteer helps them develop job skills)


Why is Volunteering Important


Volunteering is good for others, the world is not a perfect place, and many people, animals, places, and communities need help. Governments and professionals try to meet everyone’s needs, but it’s impossible for them to do it all. And really should they be doing it (meaning) government well my answer is NO! And really should the professionals be doing this well if they want to join as a volunteer great, we should all help and lean on each other as a community we should want to help our neighbor out! Remember you never no you maybe the one who needs the help one day!

BE KIND TO OTHERS!

What is government?

A government is the organization, machinery, or agency through which a political unit exercises its authority, controls and administers public policy, and directs and controls the actions of its members or subjects[1].

Typically, the term "government" refers to a civil government or sovereign state which can be either local, national, or international. However, commercial, academic, religious, or other formal organizations are also governed by internal bodies. Such bodies may be called boards of directors, managers, or governors or they may be known as the administration (as in schools) or councils of elders (as in forest). The size of governments can vary by region or purpose.

Growth of an organization advances the complexity of its government, therefore small towns or small-to-medium privately-operated enterprises will have fewer officials than typically larger organizations such as multinational corporations which tend to have multiple interlocking, hierarchical layers of administration and governance. As complexity increases and the nature of governance becomes more complicated, so does the need for formal policies and procedures.

What are professionals?

ADJECTIVE:

Of, relating to, engaged in, or suitable for a profession: lawyers, doctors, and other professional people.
Conforming to the standards of a profession: professional behavior.
Engaging in a given activity as a source of livelihood or as a career: a professional writer.
Performed by persons receiving pay: professional football.
Having or showing great skill; expert: a professional repair job.

NOUN:

A person following a profession, especially a learned profession.
One who earns a living in a given or implied occupation: hired a professional to decorate the house.
A skilled practitioner; an expert.



This is why people become volunteers: because they can make a difference where someone or something needs help. If people never help each other and only care about themselves, the world becomes a crueler, sadder place. But when we volunteer our time, money, or talents, we help make our planet a better, happier home where people work together to make life easier for all.

Volunteers and volunteer groups can:

Bring food to hungry people
Find homes or clothes for those who need them
Make neighborhoods safer and more beautiful
Protect wildlife and natural areas
Help care for pets and other animals
Bring comfort and happiness to lonely people
Care for people who are sick, or help find cures for diseases
Help people learn to read or do better in school

Need another reason? How about this one:

Volunteering is good for YOU
Are you thinking, “What’s in it for me?” The answer is, plenty! Here are some of the things you might get in return for your giving:

Making new friends
Gaining important skills and experience that will help you later in life
Making connections that can lead to a job or career
Seeing more of your community and world
Building confidence and self-esteem
Exploring what you want to do with your life
Feeling needed and important
Feeling satisfaction at getting things done and helping others
Meeting people who could be role models
Using your mind, body, and creativity
Getting active and healthier
Relieving stress
Fighting boredom
Spending time doing what you really care about
Gaining an edge on getting into college
Feeling like you’re part of a community
Having fun!

Hey...it looks like being a volunteer gives as much good stuff to you as it does to the people, places, or animals you’re trying to help! That’s the secret of volunteering. People who become volunteers usually lead richer, happier, and more satisfying lives than those who don’t volunteer.