{"id":14167,"date":"2025-06-03T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T09:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/?p=14167"},"modified":"2025-08-15T13:08:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:08:44","slug":"11-brilliant-benefits-of-volunteering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charityjob.co.uk\/careeradvice\/11-brilliant-benefits-of-volunteering\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Brilliant Benefits of Volunteering"},"content":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":163,"featured_media":14169,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9152,4],"tags":[167,9125],"class_list":["post-14167","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-benefits-of-volunteering","category-volunteering","tag-volunteer","tag-work-experience"],"acf":{"job_search_bottom_form":false,"image":14169,"background":14174,"excerpt":"As well as helping others, volunteering comes with many personal benefits. Here are just 11 of the ways that giving back can also give back to you. \r\n","contenttypes":[{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"It<\/span> undoubtedly looks good on your CV. But did you know that there are loads of other <\/span>brilliant<\/span> benefits of volunteering<\/span>, both for your career, <\/span>your health and your social and personal life?<\/span> Here are<\/span> just 1<\/span>1<\/span> of the ways that giving back<\/span> can<\/span> also give back to you.<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"1. Gain experience in a different sector or role ","content":"

1. Gain experience in a different sector or role<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThis is <\/span>an<\/span> obvious one<\/span>, but the benefits of <\/span>volunteering<\/span> are most evident <\/span>if you want to <\/span><\/span>change career<\/span><\/span><\/a>,<\/span> and especially if you want to move into the charity sector<\/span>. You get to try out <\/span>a<\/span> new role or <\/span>specialism<\/span>,<\/span> as well as gain some valuable experience.<\/span> Even if you <\/span>volunteer in a different area to the one you\u2019d like to work in, having volunteer experience still <\/span>boosts<\/span> your CV. It gives you valuable insight into the <\/span><\/span>charity sector<\/span><\/span><\/a> and shows <\/span>you<\/span>\u2019re proactive and altruistic. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
<\/span>\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t forget that <\/span><\/span>becoming a trustee<\/span><\/span><\/a> is also a form of volunteering and can help you to gain experience at a more senior level.<\/span><\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"2. Make new contacts","content":"

2. <\/span>Make new<\/span> contacts<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nIf you\u2019re looking for a paid job<\/span> in the sector<\/span>, then volunteering is a great way <\/span>to <\/span><\/span>network<\/span><\/span><\/a> and build contacts<\/span>\u2014<\/span>almost without trying. <\/span>And the more connections you make, the more likely you are to<\/span> be the first to <\/span>hear about available new roles.<\/span><\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"3. Fill a skill or experience gap","content":"

3. <\/span>F<\/span>ill a <\/span>skill or experience <\/span>gap<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nAs well as generally<\/span> gaining experience<\/span> and learning new skills<\/span>, volunteering can be<\/span> a helpful tool<\/span> if<\/span> you need to<\/span> fill a <\/span>particular <\/span>gap in your experience<\/span>.<\/span> For example, if<\/span> you\u2019re<\/span> working towards the next rung on the career ladder<\/span> and<\/span> you<\/span> need more <\/span>digital content<\/span> experience<\/span>, volunteering to support<\/span> a <\/span>charity\u2019s social media could be an ideal opportunity.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n\"The"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"4. Support a cause you\u2019re passionate about","content":"

4. <\/span>Support a cause you\u2019re passionate about<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nAnother benefit of volunteering for the volunteer is that it gives you an outlet to be true to yourself by supporting a cause you believe in. Whether it\u2019s climate change, protecting animals or helping children learn to read, there will be a<\/span> chance<\/span> for you to live your values<\/span> through volunteering.<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"5. Forge social connections","content":"

5. <\/span>Forge s<\/span>ocial<\/span> connections<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nYou\u2019ll get<\/span> the opportunity to meet lots of new people, <\/span>and depending on the cause you <\/span>support<\/span>, from all different backgrounds. <\/span>These social connections are<\/span> good for your health, with volunteering proven to <\/span><\/span>help overcome loneliness<\/span><\/span><\/a>. <\/span>N<\/span>ervous about volunteering on you<\/span>r<\/span> own<\/span>? <\/span>Then why<\/span> not <\/span>get a friend involved too?<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
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6. <\/span>Support your local c<\/span>ommunity<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGiving back and <\/span>getting involved with<\/span> your community is one of <\/span><\/span>the New Economics Foundation\u2019s Five <\/span>Ways<\/span> to Wellbeing<\/span><\/span><\/a>. Not only does <\/span>supporting<\/span> your local <\/span>area<\/span> help you to feel connected to your immediate surroundings and <\/span>build<\/span> the social connections mentioned above, but people who are <\/span>proactively <\/span>kind to and help others report being happier<\/span>.<\/span> Feeling useful<\/span> and needed by others <\/span>increase<\/span>s<\/span> your sense of purpose and<\/span> raise<\/span>s<\/span> your self-est<\/span>eem.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"7. Gain in confidence","content":"

7. <\/span>Gain in confidence<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGetting out there and volunteering, meeting new people, learning new skills and knowing you\u2019re doing something worthwhile can all give you a <\/span><\/span>huge confidence boost<\/span><\/span><\/a> and sense of pride in your <\/span>achievements. And this is one of the benefits of volunteering that will very much spill over into all the other areas of your life<\/span>\u2014<\/span>bonus!\"A\r\n<\/span><\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"8. Improve your physical health","content":"

8. <\/span>Improve your physical health<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nRegular volunteering can increase your physical health<\/span> due to<\/span> factors such as increased exerci<\/span>se and fresh air. Even virtual volunteering from home can help your brain <\/span>stay <\/span>sharp<\/span>, which reduces the risk of age-related diseases such as Alzheimer\u2019s<\/span>. Some studies have even shown that volunteering can make you <\/span><\/span>live longer<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"9. Boost your mental wellbeing","content":"

9. <\/span>Boost your mental wellbeing<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nJust the knowledge that you\u2019re doing something meaningful, helping people and making a difference in the world can be enough to<\/span> lif<\/span>t your<\/span> mood, so it\u2019s no surprise that <\/span><\/span>volunteer<\/span>ing can reduce stress, anxiety and depression<\/span><\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Helping others and working towards a bigger cause <\/span>can<\/span> put <\/span>y<\/span>our own problems into perspective and give <\/span>you<\/span> a different outlook on the world.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n "},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"10. Time to pursue your interests","content":"

1<\/span>0<\/span>. <\/span>Time to<\/span> pursue your interest<\/span>s<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nEver struggle to find time for your hobbies and interests? <\/span>Volunteering can allow you that dedicated time to do the things you enjoy, such as gardening or dog walking.<\/span> And once you\u2019ve committed to that time, it won\u2019t get <\/span>squeezed out of your schedule b<\/span>y<\/span> boring things like chores.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"11. Have fun","content":"

1<\/span>1<\/span>. <\/span>Have fun<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\nGetting out of your comfort zone, <\/span>d<\/span>oing something you enjoy<\/span> and<\/span> getting to know new people<\/span>\u2014put <\/span>simply, volunteering can be really fun<\/span>!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_content","menu_title":"","content":"Volunteering <\/span>can <\/span>open doors for you<\/span> and has many advantages<\/span>\u00a0beyond developing your career<\/span>.<\/span> Convinced<\/span>? Get involved and <\/span><\/span>start browsing opportunities<\/span><\/span><\/a> to suit you. Not only<\/span> can you h<\/span>elp others, but <\/span>you can also reap the benefits of volunteering yourself.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>"},{"acf_fc_layout":"article_reading_list","menu_title":"Read next","reading_list_title":"Read next","include_articles":[{"articles_link":17579},{"articles_link":12588},{"articles_link":11996}]}],"keyword":"","related_articles":[{"article":11542},{"article":5111},{"article":8669}]},"yoast_head":"\n11 Brilliant Benefits of Volunteering - CharityJob Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"As well as helping others, volunteering comes with many personal benefits. 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