INTRODUCTION

As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands- One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering can help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career and, even feel happier and healthier.

With a busy life it can be hard to find time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering can be enormous. Volunteering offers vital help to people in need,  and support worthwhile causes and the community but the benefits can even be greater for the volunteer. Giving to others can also help protect your mental and physical health. It can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated and provide a sense of purpose. While it's true that the more you volunteer, the more benefits you will experience. Volunteering doesn't have to involve a long term commitment or take a huge amount of time. Giving in even simple ways can help those in need and  improve your health and happiness.

Children watch everything you do. By giving back to the community, you will show them first hand how volunteering makes a difference and how good it feels to help other people and animals enact change. Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others and helps you develop a solid support system.

Ms Neena Bansal