Benefits to teachers volunteering
Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways you can make a real difference to people living in the toughest circumstances. Most people volunteer because they want to give something back and find they get much more in return.
make a difference
Volunteering means that you have the chance to really make a difference to the way that others work, for the rest of their lives. You also have the satisfaction of knowing that you have made a lasting impression your contribution to fighting poverty and disadvantage lives on after you through the lives you touch. And by understanding others' difficulties and dedicating time to tackling them together, you gain new skills, witness fresh approaches to all sorts of situations and acquire greater confidence to draw on in the future.
building a fairer world
Volunteering is a hands-on way of building a fairer world, one that allows you to get out of your usual routine and experience a culture that's often different from your own.
desirable employee skills
"VSO, in my experience, is always viewed by employers as a positive thing. They think it requires a certain set of personal skills and attributes which are desirable in an employee, such as adaptability, determination, initiative, etc."
Abigail, secondary trained volunteer who went to West Africa
"It was quite a daunting prospect before I went, having only taught for two years in one small school. However, it was exciting to have a different role and to be given the freedom and flexibility to take on more managerial responsibilities."
Matthew, primary trained volunteer who went to West Africa
Follow current Global Skills Share volunteer Alison Helm's experiences in Ghana at http://alisonhelmcurwen.blogspot.com.
To read about our previous Global Skills Share volunteer Ian Funnel's experiences in Guyana, please visit http://guyanaeducationplacement.blogspot.com.