Everyone has something in mind to do in 2019 but all of you would agree on one thing, to have a happy new year ahead. It is automatic that everyone wishes to do good in 2019 and there can be various ways in which you can make a difference. A positive change is not just about the contributions you make to the outside world but also your inner changes that happen overtime. Read more
Volunteering changes lives.
Wish to make the world a better place, but not sure how to get started? No need to invent something new, negotiate the next big peace treaty, or become a vigilante superhero. The simplest way to make the world better is simply by volunteering.
In life there comes a point when you take a pause, look around and realize we have it pretty good. That is the moment when you discover that no matter how many points the dow has dropped or how high the prices of everything becomes, we still live like Kings and Queens compared to a lot of poor people in the world. Afterwards comes the wave of motivation, charity, compassion, inspiration, among others that moves a person to say “I want to do something, want to make a difference.”
Volunteering is renowned for skills development and is often intended to promote well-being or to improve lives of the people in the community. This activity may have positive impacts for the volunteers themselves and also for the host communities.
Volunteers choose to spend their time helping others. Most of them leave the comfort of their homes to another country just to help the less privileged. These amazing people spreading joy and compassion, deserve to be recognized for their amazing voluntary work. Below are the reasons why volunteers are the best people in the world. Read more
The benefits of volunteering
It is always hard to find time to volunteer due to our busy lives. However, the avails of volunteering are enormous to you, your family plus the community. The right match helps you reduce stress, find friends, connect with the community, learn new skills and also advance your career. Offering service to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. Learn more of the interests of volunteering below.
Volunteering connects you to others; one of the well-known avails of volunteering is the impact on the society. Volunteering connects you to your community and make it a better place. Even taking part in the smallest tasks can make big and real difference to the lives of people.
Volunteering is a two way street, it benefits you and your family like the cause you choose to help. Offering your time as a volunteer helps you to expand your network, boost your social skills and also make new friends.
It was a long time ago when Uganda was referred to as a dark place, especially during the dark past moments. Where it was experienced in the previous years. Today it is completely different as the country has turned out to be one of the safest nations in East Africa for tourism and volunteering.
Winston Churchill referred to as the “Pearl of Africa” rich in diverse flora, fauna, and spectacular landscape, full of hospitable people who are so welcoming and always down to earth.
Volunteering involves a lot of interaction with different groups of locals. And the interaction varies according to where the volunteer is willing to work from due to its involvement with the children and multiple vulnerable people. Read more
How voluntourism benefits you.
Voluntourism is a combination of volunteering and tourism; a practice that has become a widespread form of international travel. Voluntourism is the only way you can contribute to the sustainable development of a particular community while exploring a new country and its culture. It makes traveling immensely more meaningful, by giving something to the society visited while having multiple experience. Read more