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THE #1 MISTAKE YOU SHOULD AVOID THIS 2023 IF YOU ARE A CHANGE MAKER

Often times, it starts with a goodwill. There is excitement that lightens you up whenever there is an opening to be part of a significant change or humanitarian work.



You are the first person to send a DM or an email when there is a call for volunteers.


You have about 20 organisations you are a part of.


You show a lot of energy like you can be relied on.


Funny enough, you really want to be a part of the change.


You want to combine impacting lives and running your business.


You want to combine impacting lives and still being focused on your academics.


Honestly, no one would have voted me as the most dedicated social impact leader in high school.


I did my best not to get involved as much as I could avoid it because I don’t want to be in the fore front, fear of messing up, I don’t want to be evaluated.



As it is popularly said, “anything that is worth doing at all, is what doing well”. 

I would have to say that those who are not even volunteers at all are better than those who are one just to add to the numbers.


I’ve been privileged to be a part of nonprofits and I’ve seen how so many new volunteers join with so much excitement and energy. In fact, they would be the first to attend the first three meetings. Some don’t even show up after the orientation meeting. While some back out when it’s time to participate in an outreach or project.


What exactly is the problem?

Stakeholders in organisations keep wondering if they have a problem with their structure.


Are you a mistake?

Did they make a mistake in choosing you specifically to be a volunteer at their organisation?


If there is any resolution you need to make this 2023 is too renew your commitment to the organisation you are a volunteer for.

Do a re-check to know why you’ve become relaxed about your commitment to the organisation.

Do you still think you can work effectively with them along with your other businesses?

Are you unable to handle the so many responsibilities you have from the different organisations you are a part of?


Ask yourself these honest questions.


Getting answers to do this would help you to know the next step to take.

That is, either to still stay with the organisation or politely leave.


This 2023, don’t be a pain to any organisation.


EFFECT OF YOUR NONCHALANT ATTITUDE AS A VOLUNTEER.


⚡️Your image is at stake 

⚡️You can’t be recommended for bigger opportunities when they come by

⚡️You are presenting yourself as what you are not when you just need to put in some structures to be efficient 

⚡️You can’t confidently use the organisation as a reference at important situations 

⚡️You won’t be able to develop yourself in essential areas that would have added to your personal development.

⚡️You are not able to impact more lives through the organisation.


Many times, it’s possible for you to mistakenly think that it’s the organisation who is more at loss whereas you are. You stand to lose more when you are just a ghost member in an organisation.


Whatever you do is a part of your representation ~ Who you are and what you stand for. Don’t just take it lightly to be a volunteer at an organisation. It’s an opportunity to improve you in so many ways. There is nothing like a little role. Regardless of the position you occupy in the organisation, take it with all seriousness. That might just be the door to your greatness.


Are you a volunteer?

Volunteer well, volunteer wholeheartedly.

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