The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the benefits of volunteering, making it more accessible and appealing to everyone. Because it’s easier to do, more people are willing to devote their time and energy to help others. The following are several ways that COVID has increased the appeal of volunteering.
Increased Interest in Virtual Volunteering
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it easier for everyone to volunteer. This has led to an increased number of people deciding to volunteer from home. Since 2020, there has been a renewed interest in virtual volunteering that is easier and more convenient than showing up in person. Tens of thousands of people are volunteering from home, and those numbers would’ve been nonexistent if they did not have this option.
In addition, this interest has extended to young people from preteens to young adults in college. Young people are finding it easier to volunteer, so they are more likely to participate in these activities.
Wider Range of Skills and Talents
Organization leaders have a wider range of candidates to choose from with varying skills and qualifications. There are countless volunteering sites where they can browse through tens of thousands of profiles. Each volunteer is willing to give his or her time, effort and money to promote a specific cause.
Diverse Variety of Volunteers
It’s possible to recruit volunteers from any race, gender, nationality, occupation and type of background imaginable. A remote organization from a small town in Wyoming can recruit virtual volunteers from dozens of countries all over the world. As long as someone is interested in a cause, he or she can help any organization in any location.
Increased Use of Videoconferencing
Virtual volunteering has made it easier for leaders to meet and plan their important projects. Since the pandemic started, countless leaders are making use of videoconferencing to hold meetings, host seminars, carry out interviews and develop projects with other leaders from all over the world.
A manmade or natural disaster always helps to bring out the good in others. The COVID-19 disaster has brought out the good Samaritan in everyone. Most people are wondering how they can help people who are negatively affected by the pandemic. In addition, virtual volunteering has made it easier to help people regardless of one’s location or background.