There are many reasons why people become volunteers. As a volunteer, you can:
- Meet new people
- Make new friends
- Gain satisfaction by helping others
- Refine old skills and learn new ones
- Explore career opportunities
- Gain work experience
- Share your experiences, talents, hobbies and interests with others
- Develop new interests
- Gain a better understanding of elderly people
- Attain a sense of personal accomplishment