{"id":26137,"date":"2019-05-30T08:30:22","date_gmt":"2019-05-30T07:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peopleperhour.com\/discover\/?p=26137"},"modified":"2021-09-27T20:11:24","modified_gmt":"2021-09-27T19:11:24","slug":"volunteering-is-good-for-business","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/www.peopleperhour.com\/discover\/stories\/volunteering-is-good-for-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Why volunteering is good for business"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let\u2019s face it, running your own business can put you under enormous time-pressure. You\u2019re spending your days working for your clients and your evenings sorting out your own marketing and social media. And let’s not even mention the countless weekends at your desk, trying to balance the books. Being self-employed is hard work. So why would you dedicate any of your precious free time to help someone else or volunteer for a charity? Well, here\u2019s why. Volunteering is good for business. And it’s one of the best ways to invest time into your own self-development. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Volunteering is brilliant for your mental health <\/span><\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a proven fact that doing good, does you good. Giving a kid back their ball when they\u2019ve thrown it over your garden fence. Helping your elderly neighbour carry their shopping to the car. Calling in to see your mum on a Sunday even though you\u2019d rather stay in bed. <\/span><\/p>\n

This is called altruism; the concern for the happiness and wellbeing of others above your own needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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