If you think students spend all their spare time avoiding studying, going out with their mates and having a good time then you'd be right. Well our student bloggers do anyway. While they assure us they don't slack on the study, they've got a lot to answer for when it comes to enjoying themselves while volunteering.

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Thursday May 04, 2006

Why I decided to volunteer

There are many different reasons to volunteer as a young person, and many benefits of doing so. I initially decided to join become a St. John Cadet as a way to make new friends outside of school. By joining I was able to meet a whole new variety of different people, from all walks of life including adults and young people, those volunteering their time like me and others who are helped because of St. John.

By volunteering I am able to gain new skills both qualifications and awards such as first aid and different social skills that can’t be written on a certificate but are very important to every day life. When deciding if I wanted to volunteer I looked at the wide range of people, communication and leadership skills I could learn and improve by becoming a St. John Cadet. All of these things enhance my CV which will help me when applying for jobs, college and university. The new experiences and opportunities available to me as a young volunteer; enhance my CV, enable me to gain new skills and experience things that would not usually be available for me.

Overall, I wanted to become a volunteer to have fun, which is a major part of my time spent as a St. John Cadet, with the new friends I met, the new skills I have gained and the new experiences available to me.

Posted by Sammy ( 11:40 AM )
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