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Post by Bex on Aug 26, 2013 15:14:29 GMT
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Post by xxxxxxx on Aug 26, 2013 18:45:13 GMT
I think it's true - particularly if it's something close to your heart. At the moment I'm not doing any volunteering 'in person' (ie - helping out in a charity shop) as I'm working full time and I want to give that all of my energy/strength. However, helping out with MLO is great for me (and I'm hoping to do a lot more in the future), and I'm sure it's great for others who want to raise awareness for mental health, and help as many people as possible.  |
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Post by klairebear on Aug 26, 2013 21:55:47 GMT
i have been passionate about volunteering since i was 15. i think its made the worse of my mental health seam bearable
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Post by matt on Aug 27, 2013 11:56:34 GMT
I have been doing voluntary work for a few months now, cookery classes for a charity that works with young people with education difficulties. It's been challenging at times but really rewarding, and it's really helped me get some structure back in my life and take positive steps to get back to doing what I love on a daily basis. Also, it has helped with getting interviews as it's current job experience and references.
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Post by esther on Aug 27, 2013 13:33:12 GMT
I definitely think it's true. I run eating disorder counselling groups and volunteer for a crisis telephone line at uni and through doing those things have felt far less alone and better able to access support myself. Part of helping others is that you start to apply the techniques/advice to yourself maybe?
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Post by esther on Aug 27, 2013 13:35:43 GMT
Also I guess more than anything else it keeps you occupied:P being busy helps me, anyway.
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Post by Katrine on Sept 5, 2013 20:06:33 GMT
Definently true. Being there for others is something that has made me feel worth while. I was a volunteer for the Red Cross Youth for a while; I ran a support/hang-out group for young girls who were perhaps very shy and socially excluded, who had been bullied and whose self esteem was about 0. It was great to do all sorts of activitees with them, but also just to talk with them and get them to share, and see them make friends with each other. It's a time I remember fondly, and I can only recommend volunteering and doing something that is, in Carla's words, close to your heart Helping others really makes life brighter. |
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Post by Michaela on Sept 7, 2013 21:34:55 GMT
100% agree with this. I've volunteered since I was 15, always in a caring role: with the elderly, people with learning disabilities and young people who are being bullied. Helping to improving someone else's life really helps me to feel worthy |
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