The Power of Volunteering: Making a Difference in Your Community and Beyond.

The world is unfair. It doesn't provide everyone with the same opportunities. While more fortunate people might worry about problems such as budgeting or restricting themselves, there are people who don't know where their next meal is coming from.

The act of volunteering for a good cause can support people who need it and can actively improve their quality of life. It can make a difference within themselves, families, and communities that might otherwise be impossible.

Volunteering can be described as when a person freely offers to do something. The action itself can vary, but no matter how high or low it falls on the scale, it can insinuate change. Living in a developing country, we are surrounded by people with less privilege. Many important issues aren't being prioritized. That being said, volunteering can allow these problems to be heard and recognized.

Volunteering is beneficiary in a variety of ways. However, it can still be a challenge to begin. People might lack motivation or lack of available opportunities, which can prevent them from being active volunteers. In a world that is so fast-paced, it is easy to forget about the world and focus only on the problems concerning yourself. Nevertheless, it is essential to give back, and there are plenty of options that can help people achieve that. It doesn't always have to be large-scale, especially at the beginning. Volunteering, even on a small scale, can make a significant difference. To illustrate, donating a few books may not make a noteworthy impact. However, to the person receiving the book, it might have been their only opportunity to read a proper book. Even if it comes with challenges, volunteering is a great practice as it gives back to society and the volunteer itself. Through volunteering, people's minds can be changed, new ideas can be introduced, and problems can be solved.

I consulted Mrs. Neha K.C., the principal of Swostishree Gurukul, who has experience sending students on volunteering trips, on the value of volunteering. Here's what she had to say on the topic. According to her, volunteering is a way of helping the community; it is a way of showing empathy and care for the society we live in. It can make one independent, connect people to their roots and strengthen oneself. Everyone can make a difference, even if it is just a little bit. The first steps don't have to be big; they can start with making fundraisers, donations, and spending time with the elderly.

All in all, volunteering is fulfilling, and creates active change towards a more practical and just society. Like any other thing, it comes with a set of challenges. But once the challenges are overcome, it can positively impact the community, even if it just slightly. If you want to make this world a better place, what’s stopping you!