The virtue of VOLUNTEERING

TEACH YOUR LITTLE ONES TO GIVE BACK

- Zoe Snell.

THE BENEFITS

Volunteering is beneficial, not just for those on the receiving end, but also for those using their time to help others. The bonuses include being a part of a community, learning new skills, and combating any feelings of isolation.

Carole Schlessinger, cofounder of Kids Giving Back – an organisation that provides age-appropriate volunteering opportunities – explains that in children, helping others is a great way to develop a deeper sense of self.

“Creating volunteering opportunities for young people is a proactive approach to providing our youth with some answers in their search for meaning, as they develop a commitment to society and understand their role in making a difference,” she says.

It also does wonders for building empathy.