Bian, 28, from Syria, volunteers with Syrian Community Council.
My role at Syrian Community Council is to provide aid and support others in order to help people and in society in general. I am an Arabic language teacher. I teach children to read, write, and speak their mother tongue, in addition to enable them understanding basic grammar.
I have been working as a volunteer for almost a year. I was looking to gain more experience and get involved with the community, in addition to provide the knowledge I gained through the years to benefit of others. Volunteer work seeks to create a cooperative human spirit between members of the same society and different societies to achieve the goal of stronger community.
I have developed my personal skills whilst volunteering with Syrian Community Council. I have had many opportunities for participation such as interaction with volunteers, increasing self-confidence and developing leadership skills.
The benefits of volunteering for me are the feeling of love and respect, increased self-confidence and enhancing my resume. I’ve always felt at home nearby volunteers who share similar views and have the same goal of giving away to create a better tomorrow for us all.
Do not wait for someone to come to you and offers you volunteer work - take the initiative and look for it. Be a volunteer to make your presence in this life more beautiful and to achieve what you deserve and always dreamt of.