subject: Realizing The Importance Of Rendering Volunteer Service [print this page] They joke that if you are an army man, never go on volunteer work. This joke has become a serious dilemma of our society. Most of the people do not take any interest in volunteer activities. They rather think that volunteer work doesn't even suit their lifestyles.
But they really need to get aware of the fact that volunteer work is a vital source of dealing with life in a handsome manner. It mobilizes you to help others.
There are not any financial benefits of volunteer work but this shouldn't a set back for this great job. But you can give different incentives and benefits to your trainees in order to encourage them in this field. They are a great source of community help.
Point system can be very handy. Ensure your students that they can improve their grades and points on the base of their volunteer work.
Make sure that the more they volunteer, the more points they get. In the annual ceremony, you can honor them with certificates and trophies as the gesture of appreciation and encouragement.
Likewise, Make teams of different group of students and give them some tasks to do. This will create a competitive atmosphere in the volunteer camps. By this, they won't even get bored.
Always motivate your students. You need to encourage them on their efforts and underline its importance to other students as well. This will encourage them to come and join volunteer works.
You can asses the grades on the basis of volunteer activities of the students. It will be huge motivation for them to feel proud on they have done.
Your few words of praise and back-up can work like a fuel. Students get extra energy from your encouragements and motivations. Then they help others with zeal and dedication.
