CC Solidarity School meets voluntary associations

On 1st February 2024 the  students organized a school Assembly from 8.30 to 12.30 on the topic of volunteerism. About 35 voluntary associations were invited in the school to present and share their daily work in order to raise awareness about civic engagement in volunteerism.

The associations covered different areas from disability to safety, pets, sport, environment, hospitality, youth and minors.. Each workshop lasted from 40 to 50 minutes and the students had the opportunity to join 4 of them in the whole morning.

Thus they could meet volunteers and understand how they facilitate changes in mindsets by raising awareness and inspiring others, they could understand how volunteerism strengthens civic engagement, safeguards social inclusion, and deepens solidarity

The voluntary associations showed their activity by means of role-play and active participation, group brainstorming, and real examples.

Students learnt how one person can be helpful to the community by joining volunteers groups. They could increase their social and relationship skills.

Why should students join voluntary associations?

Volunteering can  help reduce and counteract the negative effects of stress, anger and anxiety which can lead to depression or substance abuse troubles.

One of the greatest benefits of community service is simply the rewarding and personally enriching act of helping others. Consequently, one of the main reasons students may be drawn to social work is to help people and communities in need through worthwhile causes. Volunteering gives students the opportunity to give their time and talents to support a cause that’s important to them.

Networking is an important part of building students’ careers. By volunteering in a group, students are able to meet and work with people who share common interests, expanding their overall network of diverse mentors and peers.

Through community service, students are able to apply their in-classroom education to real-world scenarios with real implications in a field of interest to them. They will develop key career functions in leadership, time management and problem-solving, all of which lead to greater confidence during job search and interviews.

Volunteering is an efficient way to explore diverse career paths and opportunities! When it comes to choosing a field, volunteer work can help students discover first-hand if a career choice is a good fit.

Volunteering gives students the opportunity to practice and develop an array of social, relationship and other soft skills beneficial to career ambitions:

• Resourcefulness: Volunteering offers students an opportunity to learn more about solving real-world problems creatively, while managing time and scarce resources effectively.
• Collaboration: When a student has volunteer experience on their resume, this demonstrates commitment, empathy and a deeper understanding of interpersonal interactions and teamwork, as well as highly sought after skills in communication, leadership and customer service.
• Initiative: Volunteering by its nature is voluntary, which means recruiters can easily see that a student is motivated and takes initiative, even without the compensation of wages or personal gain. This reflects an entrepreneurial spirit and proactive approach to their work.