The Power Of Human Connection & How Volunteering Helps It Julia Keleher
It seems as though developing genuine human connections in modern society has become a rare experience. While that may be true, when we do find that connection, our experience of it is that much more powerful. Making real connections involves opening yourself up to another individual and listening to them in ways that help them feel seen and valued. When that feeling is reciprocated, a bond of trust develops. Volunteerism is a great way to find these experiences in today’s society.
Meet LikeMinded People When you get involved in helping a cause, you should choose something that you feel strongly about. This will ensure you experience a significant emotional reward from volunteering. Additionally, it will expose you to social situations in which you will meet others with shared interests. That common concern for a particular cause will help you develop long-lasting bonds with others.
Learn to Be More Social Volunteering can also help you become outgoing if you’re introverted or shy. Volunteering places you in situations where you will have to interact with others. As you share with others in situations that focus on the common good,, you’ll develop more genuine human connections. As you have more positive social interactions, you’ll gain more confidence in your interactions with others. This will lead you to seek out even more human connections actively.
Grow Positive Relationships As you continue to engage in volunteerism, the relationships you form will grow stronger. You’ll look forward to your volunteer opportunities because they will give you more opportunities to interact with your new friends. Long after you leave that volunteer position, you may continue the friendships you forged. This will help you expand your network of friends with meaningful connections among people who share your philanthropic interests. If you get involved with a different organization, you’ll have trustworthy friends who can fill open roles in that organization. In that way, developing lasting human connections can help you have a bigger impact on the causes that concern you.
You don’t have to join an established philanthropic organization to experience these benefits. If you look around your community, you can find individuals or groups of people in need of your skill set and compassion.. Any volunteerism will lead you towards developing more meaningful human connections and foster your personal development.
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