VOLUNTEERISM Flashcards
1
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Volunteer comes from the latin word?
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voluntarius
2
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voluntarius means?
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willing or of ones own choice
3
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latin noun voluntas which means?
A
will or desire
4
Q
volunteer french??
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volontaire
5
Q
form of helping in which people actively seek out opportunities to assist others in need
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Volunteerism
6
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make considerable and continuing commitments to provide assistance, and sustain these commitments over extended periods of time, often at considerable personal cost
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Volunteerism
6
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act of an individual or group freely giving time and labour for community service
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Volunteering
7
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a person who voluntarily undertakes or expresses a willingness to undertake a service
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Volunteers
8
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Benefits of Volunteering/
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- Meet new people and build community
- Gain knowledge and understanding of other ways of life
- Gain a sense of purpose and become happier
- Boost self-esteem
- Advance your career by improving job prospects
- Accrue the health benefits of volunteering
- Increase your brain function
9
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Tips on Volunteering wisely
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- Research the causes or issues important to you
- Consider the skills you have to offer
- Would you like to learn something new?
- Combine your goals
- Dont over-commit your schedule
