"I volunteer!" In the popular dystopian book series The Hunger Games, this particular line of the protagonist has kick-started a mass revolution against the tyrant government, the Capitol, that had been unfairly controlling poverty-stricken districts. In reality, many choose dangerous situations in the name of volunteerism. But volunteerism isn't always a life-threatening decision. There are many safe volunteering opportunities in Singapore everyone can grab. The best thing? It gives everyone the same unbeatable power.
Here are the hidden powers of volunteerism:
- You give hope.
Everyone faces challenges. It can be health, financial, and emotional, among others. There are times that people's motivation to live and continue to battle their challenges is a slight glimpse of hope-- a silver lining. Volunteerism plays a role in giving hope. For example, donating and volunteering to help sick kids in the Singapore poverty line give these children hope of living a life cancer-free.
- It helps eliminate poverty.
Poverty is not a problem. Urban poverty is the result of societal issues that piled up, such as lack of education and health care, hunger, unemployment, social inequality in Singapore, and others. Volunteerism has many forms. You can volunteer to teach out of school youth, sponsor a scholarship, and provide jobs for women and physically challenged people. Solving these problems in our little ways can help eliminate poverty.
- It improves the quality of life.
Many believe that volunteerism helps improve the quality of life of those people who are being helped. But unbeknownst to many, it also improves the quality of life of the volunteers in different ways. It gives them a sense of fulfilment and a kind of joy that makes your heart full. Who expected that you could improve life by grabbing volunteer opportunities in Singapore.
- It fosters compassion and unity.
It is an instinct for people to commune regardless of people's race, ethnicity, language, and social status. Volunteerism fosters compassion, solidarity, and a sense of belongingness in the community.
Help fight urban poverty and social inequality in Singapore using the power of volunteerism!
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