Benefi ts of Volunteering

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If you are looking to meet like-minded people, make new friends and feel more fulfilled in life, consider volunteering.

Finding the right volunteer opportunity could help you stay socially connected and feel happier. There is growing evidence volunteering can help improve your overall health and wellbeing and o er many benefi ts.

Help prevent isolation and loneliness

More and more older people are now living with loneliness in Australia. Volunteering is a great way to combat loneliness. Finding the right volunteer opportunity could give you a sense of belonging and promote strong social connection with your community. Volunteering opens opportunities for people to meet like-minded people and share common interests.

Gain a sense of self and purpose

Volunteering can give you a sense of accomplishment. Volunteering for as little as one hour a week can have positive impact on emotional health. Giving back to others brings you a sense of purpose and makes you feel good.

Promote physical activity

Staying active as we age plays an important role in positive health outcomes. Volunteering helps promote physical activities and helps you stay more active whether it’s helping with a social group or at an event.

Finding the right volunteer opportunity could give you a sense of belonging and promote strong social connection with your community.

Develop new skills

You’re never too old to learn. By volunteering, you can step outside of your comfort zone and learn a new skill. Whether it’s knitting, painting, gardening, woodworking, public speaking, or organisational skills, you can always learn something new from volunteering.

Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity?

ACH Group's Volunteer Program has a broad range of volunteering opportunities within its community, residential, social and health services as well as at special events. Roles available include tutors in art, crafts and social media, social support assistants, drivers, social program assistants and more. Volunteer roles are based at a broad range of metropolitan locations as well as in the outdoors. If you're interested in volunteering with ACH Group, call us on 1300 22 44 77 or visit achgroup.org.au/workwith-us/volunteers to fi nd out more.