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Why do people volunteer?
Aim This warm-up exercise encourages people to see the personal and social benefits of voluntary work
You will need
Flipchart paper and markers
How to do it
Start by suggesting that often people engage in voluntary activities, even if they do not label them as such. For example, helping a charity raise money, getting involved with a political campaign or offering skills to a local committee. Invite people to discuss the following in small groups:
After 10 minutes hand out flipchart paper and markers and ask people to list their reasons under the following headings: personal, family/friends, community and social.
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