Journey with Purpose: Volunteer and Explore the World

“As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.” — Audrey Hepburn - my idol.

Oct 18, 2024

∙ Paid

What a wonderful world it would be if we all practised Audrey's philosophy.

A recent survey by BioLife reported that volunteers felt an increased sense of purpose (45% of people), increased happiness (36%), improved mental wellbeing (26%), greater self-esteem and self-confidence (20%) and reduced stress (11%). And 49% volunteered because they expected personal fulfilment.

Have you ever travelled as part of volunteering?

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