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Seeing as we're all giving anecdotal evidence, I personally didn't feel much of a benefit. I spent two years helping a disabled sports charity. It was enjoyable
by icc97 9y ago
Seeing as we're all giving anecdotal evidence, I personally didn't feel much of a benefit. I spent two years helping a disabled sports charity. It was enjoyable being there and I think the people organising it are wonderful.
However it didn't make me feel much better about myself or life in general. I would occasionally simply not want to go.
So I think at the very least it's no perfect solution.
- frostwhale 9y agoThat's fair. However it's worth pointing out that "selfish" reasons for volunteering can be valid! You're allowed to help yourself while helping others.
- AlexCoventry 9y agoVolunteering to teach non-violent communication in a prison increased my anxiety and stress. It was worth it, though.