Why Helping Others Is the Smartest Thing You Can Do—for the World and for Yourself

You’ve heard the proverb:“God helps those who help themselves.”

Let me give you the upgraded version for today’s world:

God helps those who help themselves —but He blesses those who help others.

We spend our lives working for ourselves, our families, our careers. And that’s important.But here’s a simple question:

Have you ever done something purely for society?And felt that deep, quiet joy that comes from helping someone who can’t repay you?

If you haven’t, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful experiences life has to offer.

Volunteering: The Win-Win-Win Formula

Volunteering isn’t charity — it’s impact. It’s support for people who need help, strength for communities, and a boost for your own mental and emotional wellbeing.

It benefits the receiver, the giver, and even the observer.That makes it one of the rare “win-win-win” actions in life.

Science backs this too: helping others reduces stress, combats depression, stimulates your mind, and gives you a profound sense of purpose. And you don’t need to give up months of your life. Even an hour or two can create ripples of change.

Youth often hesitate because they feel busy, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start.But here’s the truth:

Volunteers don’t necessarily have the time — they just have the heart.

**The Secret Nobody Tells You:

Volunteering Helps You More Than Anyone Else**

Volunteerism is about serving others, yes.But the person who grows the most… is the volunteer.

It helps you:

• Make new friends

• Expand your network

• Strengthen your social and communication skills

• Build confidence

• Gain leadership abilities

• Discover career paths you never imagined

• Stay mentally and physically healthier

I can say this confidently — because I’ve lived it. Through volunteering with Reaching Sky Foundation, I met people who inspired me, pushed me, supported me and helped me grow professionally and personally.

Volunteering gives you something priceless:

the feeling of being needed, valued and capable of creating change.

So yes — do it for others.But honestly? Do it for yourself first.I’ll admit it — in the beginning, I did it for the certificate.And that one decision changed my life.

How Volunteering Builds Stronger Communities

Every community becomes stronger when people care enough to contribute.When you volunteer, even for a few hours a month, this is what you create:

• Safer, more connected neighbourhoods

• Increased civic engagement

• Higher educational performance among youth

• Stronger public services

• A more active society

• Greater awareness and action on climate and environmental issues

Every small task — whether it’s teaching, cleaning, organising, mentoring or fundraising — becomes a brick in the foundation of a healthier, more hopeful world.

You Shouldn’t Need a Reason to Help

Yes, volunteering has countless benefits.Yes, it makes the world better.Yes, it makes you better.

But at the heart of it, helping others shouldn’t need justification.

If you have even one opportunity to make this world kinder, cleaner, safer or happier —take it.

Because:

Things get solved when you get involved.

So step out. Contribute. Inspire. Unleash your awesome. And remember:

No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.