9 reasons to do volunteer work

1. It is healthyHelping others makes you healthier, happier, and more relaxed, research shows. Some health experts even believe that doctors should recommend volunteering, in addition to exercising and eating healthy.2. Meeting new peopleVolunteering is the way to meet other people and expand your network. You come into contact with others who share the same interests, so you might end up with new friendships. You can also connect with people you would never meet otherwise. Guaranteed: beautiful stories!3. It is an indispensable part of societyIn Amsterdam alone, there are no less than 243,000 who volunteer.4. You can mean something to someone elseAs a volunteer, you make a difference in society or in someone’s day. You help another person in a way that suits you.5. Discovering new placesAre you new to the city, for example? Volunteering gives you the opportunity to get to know your (new) neighborhood and neighbors better or to become more familiar with the city.6. Boost your CVAre you caught between two jobs? Do you want to gain (extra) work experience in the direction of your dream job? Through volunteering, you can increase your experience in an accessible way. In projects that you choose yourself. This way, you discover what suits you well and develop your talents. A great stepping stone to more?7. It is Fun!Sometimes there are projects or tasks that you are so enthusiastic about that it is just very. Very. Fun to work on them.8. You stay active and feel usefulWhether you are retired, the kids have moved out, or for another reason, volunteering is a great way to stay active and feel socially connected. Four half-days a week or one per month. Just what you want and are looking for!9. Do it for the freebiesThe slightly less selfless people can also do it for the freebies: the free extras in exchange for some volunteer work. For example, at festivals: after a few hours behind the bar, you catch a concert from a top artist. Or in museums: free art viewing after having stood at an information desk first. Many organizations also show their appreciation for volunteers by giving a gift or organizing an outing.

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