How did volunteering have a positive impact on you?

Question

How did volunteering have a positive impact on you?

Answer 1

It allowed me to help myself as well as help others. I lost my husband so threw myself into a couple of courses to occupy my mind One course was a computer course the other was to tutor new immigrants in English. Now I can use the computer to occupy myself and hopefully give beneficial answers on Yahoos Q@A  and I meet people from many countries for conversation in English.

Answer 2

It put me outside my comfort zones and challenged me to use my strengths.  I also got lessoned not taught in textbooks.  And research shows that altruism alleviates depression and anxiety.

Answer 3

it gave me an opportunity to see the world thru someone else's eyes.

Answer 4

It gets me out of myself and my problems, and I get an attitude of gratitude when I see where others are "at".