It is generally accepted that any work should be rewarded. But pay for work is not always money or tangible values. In the modern world, there is a special category of people who are ready to help others without any material benefit, completely voluntarily. Such volunteers are called volunteers.
Who are called volunteers?
Translated from French, "volunteer" means "volunteer." Representatives of the volunteer movement sincerely believe that to carry out significant community work and provide assistance to those in need should not be for material interest, but completely disinterestedly. In fact, a volunteer is a person who performs socially significant work at no cost. The reward for the work of volunteers is the appreciation and gratitude of people.
The main motive in the activities of volunteers is the desire to feel their own significance and usefulness to society. The field of activity of modern volunteers is very wide. They help in the preparation of public actions and in their conduct, disseminate information, participate in educational programs. Many countries have laws governing volunteering. Many volunteer organizations contribute to the strengthening of social relations.
The basic principles of volunteerism are volunteerism and social activity. Volunteer movements practice a variety of forms of mutual assistance, including the provision of social services to those who truly need them. All types of civic participation of volunteers in the life of their country are aimed at achieving the public good.
