The world is not and may never be perfect, but we can try to make it a better place—especially for the vulnerable groups in the community. We can help them get the life they deserve by donating money, supporting non-profit organisations, educating ourselves and others about the many social issues troubling Singapore, and volunteering on our free days.
Among the many ways to help poverty-stricken individuals, many prefer to give time and energy to programmes of volunteer groups. Doing so allows them to interact with individuals troubled with various social problems like high cost of living, educational inequality, and inaccessible healthcare facilities and services.
But can volunteering help reduce the effects of poverty? How does it benefit the vulnerable groups in the community? Here is how donating your free days, skills, and effort can help create a better society.
1. Volunteering Raises Awareness About Poverty And Its Causes And Effects
Many organisations accept volunteers to help inform the public about the current issues troubling society. Joining a group can also make you want to educate your family and friends about problems like income or educational inequality, especially after participating in programmes that aim to alleviate these issues’ effects.
2. Volunteering Inspires The Public To Help Poverty-Stricken Groups
After educating people about the undisclosed yet existing Singapore poverty line and the number of individuals below it, more individuals will feel encouraged to extend a helping hand to the vulnerable groups in the community—or at least to the volunteer organisations offering assistance to poverty-affected individuals.
3. Volunteering Provides Food And Supplies To Those Who Can’t Afford Them
The effects of poverty are evident in low-income households due to their lack of food, medical supplies, and hygiene products. Many non-profit organisations host donation drives and volunteer or sponsorship programmes to gather or buy the necessities of underprivileged community members. These groups may also collect money to fund projects that can enhance the poverty-stricken individuals’ quality of life.
4. Volunteering Boosts Morale Of Poverty-Affected Individuals
Volunteering does not only spark joy in non-profit organisation members’ lives. It also helps Singapore residents living below the poverty line since it gives them hope and assures them that they can get the life they deserve with the help of their fellow citizens.
If you want to join volunteer programmes to minimise the effects of poverty, you can check out The Best of You and their movement that aims to help the vulnerable groups in the community.Visit their website to learn more about their activities.
