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Benefits of Joining Charity and Volunteer Work |
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The Malay proverb "small palm, raised hand" means that someone who seeks help
will feel happy if there are sincere people willing to help them. This
expression is aligned with charity or volunteer work, which is usually organized
to help those who are less fortunate. For example, when floods hit the east
coast of the country, many individuals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
will carry out volunteer activities to deliver aid. As a caring society, we are
fortunate because many of us are willing to participate in charity work,
especially the youth, due to the various benefits and advantages that they can
obtain from such activities. Hence, it is important for us to discuss and
elaborate on the benefits of joining charity and volunteer work.
Firstly, one of the main benefits of joining charity work is that it can raise
awareness about the hardships faced by some members of society to those who are
more fortunate. For example, when floods hit a village, it destroys or damages
the belongings of the villagers, such as household tools and clothes. Therefore,
volunteers who come to help can contribute to the well-being of the affected
residents so that they can continue their lives comfortably. Indirectly, this
situation will open the eyes of various parties, especially the participants in
the activity, to understand the difficulties faced by the victims. It can also
prevent society from being ignorant of the hardships of others.
Secondly, another benefit of volunteer work is that it can shape good
personalities and values. When we participate in volunteer activities, we can
acquire various skills and knowledge. Individuals will be exposed to ways of
communicating with more empathy, managing logistics, and so on. They will also
engage with organizations that have leaders to follow, recipients who will
receive aid, and volunteer friends who require cooperation with one another. As
the saying goes, "a burden shared is a burden halved." By experiencing the
difficulties and challenges faced by aid recipients, we can become better
individuals. In short, participating in community activities can shape good
self-skills.
Furthermore, charity work and volunteering can help us to spend our leisure time
on something beneficial. In recent times, there have been many reports in
newspapers and on television that show community members falling into negative
phenomena such as drug abuse and gangsterism. This issue should be addressed so
that a quality society and an advanced country can be achieved. Therefore, by
organizing volunteer activities or charity work and ensuring that every
community member participates, we can fill their time with more beneficial
activities. As the saying goes, "bend the bamboo while it is still young." We
need to encourage the younger generation to participate in volunteer activities
or charity work so that a sense of responsibility and humility can be instilled.
In short, the younger generation needs to be more active in volunteer activities
to curb negative trends in society.
Finally, the goodness of carrying out charity work is that it creates a
compassionate and united society. After we involve ourselves in volunteer
activities, such as carrying out clean-up operations for flood victims, we will
surely be loved and appreciated by the affected people. The help received from
strangers will surely cultivate a relationship...
In conclusion, charity work and volunteer activities are important because they
can bring about numerous benefits and advantages to individuals and society.
From raising awareness of the difficulties faced by some members of society to
instilling good values and shaping good personalities, charity work can play a
significant role in shaping a compassionate and united society. Therefore, it is
essential that we continue to encourage more individuals, especially the younger
generation, to participate in volunteer activities and charity work. |
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