New ideas – volunteers are from outside the organisation and
as a result will not be affected by the effects of any
institutionalised ideas or opinions which affect the behaviour
and conduct of those within the organisation. New ideas
brought in by volunteers can recognise these negatives as
well as bringing in new ideas which helps keep that
organisation relevant and ion touch with the world.
Providing expertise – All organisations have a skill shortage
and do not process every skill, this is also true of the public
services. Therefore having volunteers allows organisations to
bring in new skills without any cost attached, this also allows
the existing members of the organisation to change using
new skills gained from volunteers.
Responding in emergencies – emergencies can occur at any
time and no organisation is immune. As a result all
organisations try to make themselves as best prepared as they
can in order to prevent injury or loss of life. Volunteers can
help the organisation achieve this by providing additional
labour and new skills which can better prepare the
organisation in the event of an emergency.
What benefits are there for the volunteers?
Practical skill use – volunteers can use skills they have
developed academic or otherwise in a practical environment
and put the skills they have to real use
Skill development – volunteers can develop existing skills
they have by volunteering and learning or finding what part
of their skills is useful and which are not. From that they can
perfect the correct skills.
Idea exchange – Organisations can provide new insight and
ideas to their volunteers which allow volunteers to better
understand the world around them with new information.
Provides contacts – contacts can be gained by doing
volunteering. These contacts may prove useful in the future
and can provide possible work or references or else at least a
correct point in the right way in the direction an individual
will be aiming for
Experience – Volunteers can gain invaluable experience from
an organisation especially if that organisation is or is related
to area of work they hope to go into.
as a result will not be affected by the effects of any
institutionalised ideas or opinions which affect the behaviour
and conduct of those within the organisation. New ideas
brought in by volunteers can recognise these negatives as
well as bringing in new ideas which helps keep that
organisation relevant and ion touch with the world.
Providing expertise – All organisations have a skill shortage
and do not process every skill, this is also true of the public
services. Therefore having volunteers allows organisations to
bring in new skills without any cost attached, this also allows
the existing members of the organisation to change using
new skills gained from volunteers.
Responding in emergencies – emergencies can occur at any
time and no organisation is immune. As a result all
organisations try to make themselves as best prepared as they
can in order to prevent injury or loss of life. Volunteers can
help the organisation achieve this by providing additional
labour and new skills which can better prepare the
organisation in the event of an emergency.
What benefits are there for the volunteers?
Practical skill use – volunteers can use skills they have
developed academic or otherwise in a practical environment
and put the skills they have to real use
Skill development – volunteers can develop existing skills
they have by volunteering and learning or finding what part
of their skills is useful and which are not. From that they can
perfect the correct skills.
Idea exchange – Organisations can provide new insight and
ideas to their volunteers which allow volunteers to better
understand the world around them with new information.
Provides contacts – contacts can be gained by doing
volunteering. These contacts may prove useful in the future
and can provide possible work or references or else at least a
correct point in the right way in the direction an individual
will be aiming for
Experience – Volunteers can gain invaluable experience from
an organisation especially if that organisation is or is related
to area of work they hope to go into.
