My project was to organize, scan, and help a family with old and older photos to help celebrate a 90th birthday. There are many reasons to volunteer to help others. With the service to others everyone can benefit, those that get the service and the good feeling to the person doing the volunteering. The contribution I shared was my computer, scanning, photo and organization skills for others Some might say I this project demonstrates that I can be a helpful citizen by doing kind things. Scanning older photos for this person has made her feel better by being able to recall traditions and memories.
Realistically, I could have charged her money for doing since it took me a lot of free time. However, I do not always have to be motivated by money. Everyone should do at least one nice thing every once in awhile. We all don’t need to be capitalist. Sometimes the best memories are the ones that don’t cost anything. Doing things for other can make a person feel better, this made me feel good to help the family share many fun and happy memories thus volunteering can increase self-esteem.
Some of the benefits to me were building self-esteem and confidence, making a difference to others, to increase my people skills, to be needed and appreciated, to share my skills with others, as well it was fun.
