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Career and Professional Benefits of Volunteering

Part 1: The Career and Professional Development Benefits of Volunteering Volunteering has long been heralded as a selfless way to give back to the community, but its benefits extend far beyond the altruistic. In today’s competitive job market, volunteering can play a pivotal role in shaping your career and professional development. Whether you’re a recent

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How Volunteering Can Make a Difference, Part 2

Article / Sharon Gordon

Part 2: How Volunteering Can Make a Difference In the first part of this series, we explored how volunteering improves lives, solves community challenges, promotes social change, supports underprivileged groups, and protects the environment. In this second part, we will examine additional ways volunteering makes a meaningful impact. Volunteering goes beyond immediate assistance—it creates ripples

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How Volunteering Can Make a Difference, Part 1

Article / Sharon Gordon

Part 1: How Volunteering Can Make a Difference Volunteering is one of the most powerful ways to make a positive impact on the world. By offering your time, skills, and energy, you contribute to causes that improve lives, solve pressing community challenges, and foster sustainable development. At VolunteerNow.co.za, we believe in the transformative power of

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The Power of the Hook: Why Learning to Crochet Matters

Article / Sharon Gordon

The Power of the Hook: Why Learning to Crochet Matters In a fast-paced, digitally driven world, finding meaningful, hands-on skills that also make a difference can feel rare. That’s where crochet steps in—a time-honored craft that not only soothes the soul but also creates opportunities to give back to others in powerful ways. Whether you’re

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Celebrating Menstrual Health Day

Service Snapshots / Sharon Gordon

Celebrating Menstrual Health Day: Packing with Purpose for Dignity Dreams On 28 May, in celebration of Menstrual Health Day, a team of dedicated young volunteers came together to support a cause that empowers girls, breaks taboos, and promotes dignity—one washable pad at a time. Hosted by Dignity Dreams, this special volunteering day focused on packing

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Volunteering with Purpose: Making a Difference at CMI in 2022

Service Snapshots / Sharon Gordon

Volunteering with Purpose: Making a Difference at CMI in 2022 In 2022, a group of passionate young volunteers came together at CMI (Centre for Management Innovation) for a heartwarming day of service that left a lasting impact on both people and communities in need. The event brought together learners, educators, and volunteers with one goal:

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Holiday Volunteering in Mount Edgecombe

Service Snapshots / Sharon Gordon

Holiday Volunteering in Mount Edgecombe: A Day of Giving Back with Heart During the school holidays, a group of enthusiastic young volunteers gathered in Mount Edgecombe, North Coast, for a special day of giving back. The sun shone brightly, the energy was high, and the spirit of community was at its best as children and

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From Rubbish to Responsibility: Volunteers Tackle Inner City Litter with Heart and Hustle

Service Snapshots / Sharon Gordon

From Rubbish to Responsibility: Volunteers Tackle Inner City Litter with Heart and Hustle Who says cleaning up can’t be cool? This past weekend, the streets of the inner city got a much-needed refresh thanks to the passionate hands (and full black bags!) of our incredible Volunteer Now crew — all part of a dynamic cleanup

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Ice Skating with Bet on Better

Service Snapshots / Sharon Gordon

Skates, Smiles & a Whole Lot of Heart: 200 Volunteers Hit the Ice for a Cause! ⛸️💙 What do you get when you mix 200 enthusiastic volunteers, a slippery ice rink, and a mountain of non-perishable food donations? You get a volunteering event like no other — full of fun, friendship, and a few graceful

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