Raise Your Game: Volunteerism And Community Involvement In L

Feb 05, 2013 16 Min Podcast
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Is there more to volunteerism and community involvement than just to feel good about yourself? Studies have proven that people who volunteer have better mental health, are less depressed and they live longer.

Lily Cheah from Leaderonomics shares that volunteering is an excellent opportunity for anyone to upskill. These are some soft skills you may gain through volunteerism, and they may be what organisations are looking for these days in their talent pool:

  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Fundraising
  • Problem-solving and public speaking

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