VOLUNTEERING EXPLAINED
Volunteering is spending time willingly to help someone else without being paid. It can be formal or informal. Informal volunteering includes helping friends and family with things like babysitting, home repairs or caring. Formal volunteering usually takes place through a charity or other not-for-profit or community organisation.
Why Volunteer?
Being a volunteer has lots of benefits. It can bring meaning and purpose to your life, while increasing your self-esteem and wellbeing. Volunteering can also relieve stress and alleviate symptoms of depression. As well as having a positive impact on your community, volunteering can improve your relationships.
Volunteering can:
- give you a sense of achievement and purpose
- help you feel part of your community
- help you feel better about yourself by improving your self-esteem and confidence
- help you share your talents, learn new skills and create a better work-life balance
- help combat stress, loneliness, social isolation and depression
- help you meet new people, which can help you feel more connected and valued
- Because volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others, it can also help you develop a solid support base.
How can SCH help me to start volunteering?
Southern Cross Housing has developed strong industry partnerships with a range of different services and organisations across the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla, Snowy Monaro & Bega Valley regions who are seeking enthusiastic, positive and engaged individuals who want to make a difference through volunteering. Most roles require little or no experience and are completely flexible around other commitments, invest as little or as much time as you like.
We are here to support our tenant’s ambitions and goals to help build your community future. If you’re interested in exploring volunteering opportunities in your local community, simply fill in the form below and a member of our Communities Assist Team will be in-touch
