Voluntary Work


Volunteer means to take up an initiative at your own will. Hence, voluntary work means all such initiatives where several individuals come together and support a cause. Often the purpose of such initiatives is to bring about a positive change in the society. They take up a certain issue maligning the society and work towards changing it. The motive of starting social activities is to work towards social welfare. They work on no-profit basis. Hence, only those individuals willing to work, without expecting any remuneration in return, volunteer for such activities.

Some common social issues taken up by several social service societies are reducing poverty and unemployment, educating the underprivileged, providing shelter to the poor, taking up the cause of protection environment and animal population, etc. Some societies provide support in times of wars or natural calamities. No matter which causes the society supports, every society requires a huge system to work for them that involves volunteers, financers, resource managers, transporters, etc. If you too are keen on taking up the social services, then here are a few profiles you can consider.

NGO Work: NGO is an acronym for non-government organization. They are independent organizations that take up social causes. They plan social activities, arrange funds and perform social work at ground level.

Community Development: Refers to the development work undertaken by the government for the benefit of general public. It includes building up infrastructure, setting up educational institutes, handling environmental issues, etc. Development work is carried on a large scale and affects the community at large as the work is backed by the government.

Community Service: Also known as social service. Community service work refers to the social causes taken by private or government organizations. They reach out to a particular section of the society that is underprivileged and cater to their needs. It may to support the cause of food, shelter, education, equal employment, etc.

Red Cross Work: Red Cross is an international society formed to work for the well being of the human race. It includes the work of volunteers, medical practitioners, lawyers, army personnel and administrators. They work at places suffering from wars, epidemics, draughts and natural disasters and provide support to the ones who are suffering.

Grants Work: Refers to those specialists who promote the social cause sand raise funds to carry out development activities. They present the project plans and convey the financial requirements. Accordingly, they negotiate with the government to grant finance or convince the commoners to pay donations.

Each of these profiles has been discussed in detail. We have given details of the work responsibilities, requirements, and conditions. This will give you a certain idea if you can manage your routine work along with community service work. The profile displays the skills and abilities one must possess to perform community service. If any profile demands particular qualities, then job seekers can work towards attaining them. Also, there is a vast difference between the work of financers, volunteers and managers. Every job description will help you understand this difference and choose the profile that meets your requirements. Community work has little scope for career advancements. We have tried to explain the few career prospects. Volunteers must show willingness to adapt to any condition. They may be required to work for war torn place, rural areas, or in areas affected by epidemics or natural calamities. Also, they must remember that community services are not for making a financially rewarding career.

Voluntary work is a noble work. Hence, we suggest that every candidate must take it up at some time in their career and work towards their society. We hope these descriptions will help you in your career.

Here is the list of different types of voluntary work:


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