Corinne spent a year volunteering in Sri Lanka, and found it the best experience in her life.
Art sessions at Senehasa girls orphanage
Corinne spent a year volunteering in Sri Lanka, and found it the best experience in her life.
VOLUNTEER
There are so many ways to get involved, from cheering on a marathon runner, participating in a challenge or volunteering at our office in the UK or at our projects in Sri Lanka. If it's minutes or months, hours or days, the time you give really does help us make a great difference.
We offer volunteering opportunities for individuals, small groups, schools or businesses who are looking to do something for your personal growth, CSR or make a difference. Whomever you are we will make sure you have a unique and amazing time.
We are currently looking for professionals such as teachers, doctors, and trainers who can offer their time to assist in our work in Sri Lanka.
WHY VOLUNTEER?
If you are interested in volunteering with us and would like to find out some more information
Please email lynn@theirfuturetoday.com.
#1 It's good for you.
Volunteering provides physical and mental rewards. It:
Reduces stress: Experts report that when you focus on someone other than yourself, it interrupts usual tension-producing patterns.
Makes you healthier: Moods and emotions, like optimism, joy, strengthen the immune system, and control over one's life.
#2 It brings people together.
As a volunteer you assist in:
Uniting people from diverse backgrounds to work toward a common goal.
Building camaraderie and teamwork
#3 You learn a lot.
Volunteers learn things like these:
Self: Volunteers discover hidden talents that may change your view on your self-worth.
Government: Through working with local non-profit agencies, volunteers learn about the functions and operation of government.
Community: Volunteers gain knowledge of local resources available to solve community needs.
#4 It saves resources.
Volunteering provides valuable community services so more money can be spent on improvements.
#5 Volunteers gain professional experience.
You can test out a career.
#6 It promotes personal growth and self esteem.
Understanding community needs helps foster empathy and self-efficacy.
#7 Volunteering encourages civic responsibility.
Community service and volunteerism are an investment in our community and the people who live in it.
#8 You get a chance to give back.
#9 You make a difference.
Every person counts!