All sorts of people volunteer for many different reasons, but one thing that unites them all is that they find it challenging, rewarding and varied.

Volunteering can add a great deal to your life and the lives of those for whom you volunteer. It offers you a chance to become involved with TRICH Ministries you really care about as well as an opportunity to meet new and like-minded people. It also gives you the chance to try out something different to your 'everyday' job, which may lead on to new career options.

Community groups and organisations benefit from the input of volunteers by gaining a new and valued perspective on their work as well as the precious resource of time. Even a small commitment can have a lasting effect on our organisation and the people we represents.

Here are some of the reasons why people chose to volunteer with TRICH Minisitries:-

Give back to the organization, help our organization grow and creating friendship with our communities.

• make a difference to the lives of others

• help the environment

• feel valuable and part of the team

• Help other less fortunate or without voice

• Spend quality time away from work or busy lifestyle

• Gain confidence and self-esteem

For some volunteering can be a route to employment r chance to try something new which may lead to a career change. From this perspective, volunteering can be a way of:

• gaining new skills. Knowledge and experience

• developing existing skills and knowledge

• enhance a CV

• improve one’s employment prospects

• gaining an accreditation

• using one’s professional skills and knowledge to benefit our communities and these include:

• meeting new people and making new friends a chance to socialize

• getting to know the local communities to where we serve.

There is a lot of anecdotal evidence that volunteering has a positive impact on health.

IMPACTS ON VOLUNTEER’S HEALTH

• longevity

• Ability to carry out activities associated with daily living

• adaptation of health lifestyle and practices such as HIV prevention behaviors and health levels of drinking

• family relationships

• quality life

• social support and interaction

• Self-esteem and sense of purpose

• view of their own health.

-volunteering reduces depression, stress, hospitalization, pain and psychological distress

Volunteering opportunities come in many different guises, from long-term regular commitments to one-off individual or group projects. Above all, it’s a chance to make a real difference.