Volunteer with us
“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” - Oscar Wilde
Get involved with OLAF and help us spread the gift of hope to those who need it most. Whether you can contribute 30 minutes or three hours of your time every week, you have the power to make a difference and we would be extremely happy to have you on our team. Your time makes a difference in the lives of so many people struggling with poverty. It doesn’t take a big commitment to make a big impact.
Why Volunteer?
The benefits of volunteering are enormous. Some of its surprising benefits include: making new friends, learning new skills, feeling healthy and happy, advancing your career etc. Offering help to people in need can also protect your physical and psychological health. It can provide a sense of purpose, keep you mentally stimulated as well as reducing depression and stress.
- Increase socializing. Social interaction improves mental and physical health. Social connections with others can improve your feelings of well-being and decrease your feelings of depression.
- Emotional strength. Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder have all been helped by volunteering. Connection and interactions with others can decrease symptoms and improved social function.
- Boots self-esteem. People who volunteer tend to have a higher self-esteem, physical well-being and happiness. When you volunteer, your feeling of social connectedness goes up and you feel better about yourself and also find greater stability in life.
- Personal development. Volunteering can help you acquire new skills as well as testing your capabilities and stretching yourself. Adding related or non-related volunteering work on your resume can showcase your skills, as well as reveal an openness to teamwork and a talent for innovation.
“I had such a great experience and wish I could come for longer. Volunteering with OLAF taught me how to show love and care towards people and also gave me the opportunity to meet so many interesting, intelligent and kind people, especially the students – they were so eager to learn. It has given me a renewed interest in future volunteering. Thank you so much!”
– Jessica Somuah, 11 August 2018
Want to get involved?
It starts here.
Join our volunteer program today and do something fun and meaningful to help lift people who are suffering out of poverty and also get hands-on experience with our campaigns, projects and activities. Share your skills, feel connected to others, advance your career, promote goodness and experience fun and fulfillment in your life.