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  • Post category:Mental health / Positive change / Support
  • Post published:January 11, 2018

Volunteering is unique in that it gives you a very pure opportunity to connect with people that you may never have met otherwise. You can learn about yourself through relationships you never would have forged if you hadn’t volunteered your time. “Giving back” reaps perspective.

Source: 4 Effective Practices For Gaining Perspective @ Possibility of Change

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