WHY WORKING IN SOCIAL SECTOR IS APPRECIATED IN MODERN TIMES

 WHY WORKING IN SOCIAL SECTOR IS APPRECIATED IN MODERN TIMES

Non-government organizations (NGOs) are non-profit organizations that work independently without the influence of the government. NGOs are diverse and include many groups and institutions that are independent of the government. They are organized at levels such as community, national, and international. They run on findings from individuals, organizations, and institutions. NGOs don't limit themselves to a particular cause or group of people. All across the world various NGOs function and cater to all age groups, causes, and gender. NGOs support the socio-economic development of a country. They help in providing social justice, support development, and also preserve human rights. All around the globe we can see examples of NGOs working against poverty, water crisis, terrorism, and education, women sanitation, sustainable living.

 

NGOs employ volunteers. A volunteer is a person who is willing to offer his/her service to an organization. There are different types of volunteers but all have the same aim to give back to society. There are several benefits of volunteering in an NGO.

 

In today's fast-paced life nobody has the time to look at others but themselves. Everyone is running behind money and their own lives. People have forgotten about helping and looking out for others. Working or volunteering in an NGO is one way to contribute to the upliftment of the nation.

Volunteering in NGOs also aids personality development. One becomes a good listener, speaker, and empathetic towards others' feelings. Over the period a person develops communication, leadership, and decision-making skills. One also gains confidence and this helps in enhancing overall personality.

While working with NGOs one becomes a part of various events that take place. There are a lot of networking opportunities where one gets a chance to meet new people, exchange ideas and information with them, and vice versa. NGOs give a humble and affirming life experience. They also affect a person's decision making and life objectives. When one works with an NGO he/she deals with the reality at the ground and gets to know the real situations.

Volunteering for NGOs also helps broaden perspectives and change the way we see and value things.

Working in an NGO also makes a person open to various cultures. While interacting a person can get to know about another person's culture, traditions, etc.

 

 Generally, wrong perceptions such as people work at low wages, the task is tiresome, are associated with NGOs. This is not the case. Hence volunteering for NGOs should be prompted at an early stage. Nowadays many schools have added working for organizations as a part of their curriculums. The National Service Scheme or NSS is a scheme introduced by the government and has been made mandatory in the Delhi University. It benefits both the students and society.

Working or volunteering in NGOs is always appreciated. First and foremost it is for a novel purpose. It gives out the impression that the person acts as a part of society and gives back to it.

The skillset gained, forms a significant part of the CV. One can impress the employer with polished skills. The experience also makes the CV stand out from others.

As mentioned above working in an NGO helps in overall personality development. It gives the professional skills to meet the demands of an organization. This shows that a person can meet with demands and crises of an organization or institution where they work in the future.

When a person works with an NGO it shows that they are connected to reality and know the hardships faced by people.

As the proverb goes It's never too late. One should volunteer with NGOs. Even if you are working, you can volunteer on weekends, festivals, or holidays. Contribute to NGOs on festivals, in winters, and whenever possible to help the needy.