如何开始做志愿者

魏玮

劳动是伟大的，劳动者是伟大的。没有劳动，我们就没有丰衣足食，没有安居乐业。身为学生，我们没法像父母一样去工作，像农民伯伯一样去栽种，但我们可以从细微处在闲暇时去做志愿者，去帮助他人。劳动是一种态度，是光荣的！

“Volunteering makes you look at the world differently. You see how little things can change a person's life for the better，which makes everyone abetter person，" Mason，a volunteer said.

National Volunteer Week started in 1974 and is held every April. in many countries. It is a time to thank volunteers for their achievements. It is also a perfect opportunity to encourage others to take their first step toward becoming a volunteer. Making the decision to take the first step can bethe biggest problem，because they often wonder if they will be able to meet the organization’sexpectations. Some people fear not knowing anyone else in the group. Not having enough time also prevents some from sharing their abilities.

The following tips can help if you have some of these worries：

▲Start out slowly，and don't add too much pressure. Even a few hours a month can make a big difference in someone's life.

▲Choose an organization with the same interests and common values.

▲Take part in a training meeting for new volunteers，even if it is not asked. ▲Work with a veteran volunteer. He volunteered a lot，and he can help you increase the confidence and completely understand the organization’sexpectations.

▲Invite a friend or family member to serve. It is a good experience to volunteer with them.

▲Finally，it is most important to enjoy the volunteer experience and to remember that not all volunteer experiences are perfect. If one experience doesn't work，don't give up and you'll surely find the right opportunity.

Spend some time on volunteer work and you will see great changes in people's lives. As Mason discovered during his volunteer experience，“little things can change a person's life."

志愿者工作让你用不同的视角去看世界。你可以体会到小事情是如何把一个人的生活变得更好，而与此同时把每一个人 都变成更好的自己。”马森，一个志愿者说。

“全国志愿者周”在1974年设立，很多国家在每年的4月份进行活动。这是一个感谢志愿者们的成就的时刻。这同样也是一个鼓励其他人迈出做志愿者的第一步的绝好的机会。下定决心迈开做志愿者的第一步是最困难的，因为他们常常会很困惑，不知道自己是否能达到组织的期望。有的人会害怕不认识小组中的其他人。没有足够的时间也阻止了一些人分享他们的能力。

如果你有这些困扰，下面的建议可以为你提供一点帮助：

▲慢慢地开始，不要加上太多的压力。即使是一个月花几个小时的时间也可以给某个人的生活带来巨大的改变。

▲找一个志同道合的志愿者组织。

▲参加信任培训会，即使是没有要求你这么做。

▲和有经验的志愿者一起工作。他做过了志愿者工作，能够帮助你增加自信并且完全地理解組织的期望。

▲邀请一个朋友或者家人和你一起去。和他们一.起做志愿者是一个很不错的经历。

▲最后，最重要的是享受做志愿者的经历。牢记不是所有志愿者的经历都是完美的。如果有一种经历不太美好，不要放弃，你总会找到适合的机会。

花一些时间来做志愿者，你会看到人们生活中的巨大改变。正如马森在他的志愿者经历里发现的：“小事情就能改变人们的生活。”