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Looking for inspiration? For many of us, it’s a big part of modern life and everyone searches for that feeling in different ways. There’s a special group of people who are often described as inspirational! People that give\u00a0up\u00a0their time to do better by the world, to try and make a difference\u00a0where they\u00a0can: volunteers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We call these people “volunteers”. Their motivations are varied, but often selfless or at least for a goal greater than their own satisfaction and here we will discuss the 5 reasons why we think volunteers are great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Volunteers don’t get paid not because their acts are worthless but because they are priceless.”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As crazy as this sounds volunteers are not paid! This in itself makes them special, but it’s not because they do it for free it’s what they actually do<\/em> that sets them apart. They change the lives of people because they want to and not because they are employed to.  Here at TeamKinetic, we have been able to witness hundreds of thousands of logged hours from thousands of volunteers, it’s simply wonderful to see and we hope for many many more wonderful people engaging with fantastic causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time.”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How do you value people’s time? Is it a cost replacement?  Or is it more subtle than that, is it their very presence and the joy or comfort they can bring? This is not even considering the value the volunteer places on their own time. Valuing your volunteers is very difficult and fraught with pitfalls, but one thing we can all agree on without those people who give their time many services and people would be worse off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Don’t live for what you get, live for what you give.”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is often quoted that real happiness comes from a sense of fulfilment. We would suggest that aspiring to freely give your time may be a way to achieve that fulfilment, to feel part of something greater than yourself is a particular human trait. Not to focus on what you get, or what you have but on what you can do for others. Volunteers epitomise this way of life, this is the reason many volunteers give so much.  Don’t believe us about this? Read this<\/a> and see what the research says about volunteers being happier and healthier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Wherever there is a human being there is an opportunity for kindness.”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We all have choices when it comes to how we choose to live our lives.  We can choose to be kind, and fulfil the potential every single one of us has. I’m not suggesting every volunteer is a saint – far from it. But those who volunteer are choosing to try and be kind, to try and improve their community or cause. We salute those who make that choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“You may not have saved a lot of money in your life, but if you have saved a lot of heartaches for other folks, you are a pretty rich person.”<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The value a volunteer provides and also extracts from their experience is difficult to quantify. The idea that saving the hearts of others is worth way more to people that any amount of money sounds crazy.  But if a volunteer can help change a person outlook, improve their quality of life, share their time, wisdom and experience for the good of others, develop friendships, reduce loneliness, create opportunities for those that otherwise might not have them.  These are potentially life-changing events for the person the volunteer might help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So we say volunteers are special, and we at TeamKinetic take this time to say thank you, volunteers, for your time, your commitment and for believing that you can make a difference.  We think you’re great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out how TeamKinetic can work with you to recruit, manage, and retain your student volunteers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Looking for inspiration? For many of us, it’s a big part of modern life and everyone searches for that feeling in different ways. There’s a special group of people who are often described as inspirational! People that give\u00a0up\u00a0their time to do better by the world, to try and make a difference\u00a0where they\u00a0can: volunteers. 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