Question 31-40

Surprising Benefits of Volunteering

With a busy student life, it can be hard to find time to volunteer. (31) _______, if you want to boost your educational experience and learn new skills, volunteering can be a rewarding option. Sometimes even more helpful than networking events or internship, it offers (32)_______ of surprising benefits to students.

#1: Learn or Develop a New Skill

It is never too late to learn something new and volunteering is a great way to develop a unique skill or discover something you are good (33) _______. No matter what type of volunteering work you do, you may be certain to (34) _______ the following skills: teamwork, self-motivation, planning, problem- solving, time management, goalsetting, persuasion, critical thinking.

#2: Stay Physically and Mentally Healthy

Volunteering is good both (35) _______ your mind and body. It has a profound effect on your psychological well-being, (36) _______ stress and anxiety, combats depression and makes you happy. The (37) _______ you feel about yourself, a more positive view you’ll have on your life and future goals. Moreover, as a volunteer, you’ll be more physically active and fit, strengthen your bones and muscles and as a result, reduce the risk of many (38)_______, including heart attack and diabetes.

#3: Make New Friends

Volunteering provides a great (39) _______ to develop your social skills as you are regularly meeting with people who have the similar interests. Even if you are shy and find it (40)_______ to make new contacts, you’ll have a chance to develop and practice your relationship skills.

they become more used to it as the only solution to difficult situations, children (58) _______ watch a great