Volunteering is a great way to be became a part of your community. It also strengthens your ties to the community and broadens your support network, exposing you to people with both common and diverse interests. Being part of a team is extremely beneficial and gives a sense of belonging and a connection to others. Although volunteering can be hard work sometimes, it generates a tremendous sense of achievement and fulfilment when you feel that you have made a difference to somebody – however large or small that might be. When working with other volunteers or paid employees, a great deal of fun can be had – maybe when in a fundraising event or just in the day to day business.