By Maximos SORTIKOS MAM-S4ELA
Edited by Dalia Sophia WOLNY MAM-S5DEA
In today’s world, where individualism and personal success often push everything else aside, volunteering stands out as a reminder of the value of community, compassion, and collective action. For students especially, volunteering offers a unique opportunity to grow both personally and socially, while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Volunteering means offering your help tο people in need without asking for anything in return. But the concept of volunteering is much more than just helping others. It is an expression of solidarity, care, and a desire to contribute to a better world. It is a way to fight against selfishness and social indifference while promoting solidarity and unity.
For students, getting involved in volunteer work is incredibly important. Firstly, it gives us a sense of responsibility and empathy and builds a strong character. When young people go out of their way to assist those in need, they develop a deeper understanding of the challenges others face and become more aware of the world around them. Moreover, volunteering helps students find new interests and develop useful skills. It provides a unique experience that can’t be taught in a classroom and provides valuable opportunities that can support their academic careers. When students get involved in volunteering early on, they build strong values that stay with them for their whole life.
An amazing opportunity for us students to get a first involvement with volunteering is the charity programs our school offers. Every year, our school offers many opportunities for its students to enrol in charity programs and to offer our help. Charity work is the foundation of volunteerism and proves that small actions can truly make a difference. This year, our school offered charity opportunities such as clothes and food collections. Personally, I find this initiative extremely important in raising awareness on the subjects while also providing support to charity organisations. As students of this school, I believe it is our duty to take part in these charitable activities as it could be the beginning of a much greater cause.
Another important aspect of volunteering is the sense of connection it creates. In times when many people feel alone and isolated, acts of volunteering can help bring everyone together. Students can find meaning in volunteering groups and communities while building unbreakable bonds. Working side by side with others who share the same views not only strengthens these relationships but also reminds us of how much we can achieve when we work together.
Unfortunately, our world has been marked by social challenges such as inequality, environmental problems and mental health concerns. These problems are often too difficult to fix, but volunteerism is a peaceful and hopeful way to respond to them. By cooperating and working as a connected society, we can face these challenges in unity by inspiring positive action and involvement, supporting those in need and building stronger and more caring communities where indifference doesn’t exist.
In conclusion, volunteering is not only about what we give but it is also about what we gain. By offering our help to others we can contribute to important causes, helping those in need and building a more equal and sustainable world. As students, embracing volunteerism is important in gaining a sense of responsibly and empathy. Each act of volunteering, no matter how small, can make a big difference in creating a better future for all of us.