Gain confidence: Volunteering can help you gain confidence by giving you the chance to try something new and build a real sense of achievement.
Make a difference: Volunteering can have a real and valuable positive affect on people, communities and society in general.
Meet people: Volunteering can help you meet different kinds of people and make new friends.
Be part of a community: Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
Learn new skills: Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience and sometimes even qualifications.
Take on a challenge: Through volunteering you can challenge yourself to try something different, achieve personal goals, practice using your skills and discover hidden talents.
Have fun! Most volunteers have a great time, regardless of why they do it.