I volunteered with St. John Ambulance as a youth team, the National Health Service (NHS) Cadets, Save the Woman, the Nigerian Society, and volunteered as a conference event helper to Society for Animation Studies (SAS) in Teesside University.

I choose to volunteer with St John Ambulance as a member of their youth team (NHS) Cadets in order to facilitate the creation of a secure setting in which young people may gain the knowledge and experience necessary to maintain themselves as volunteers in the field of health care. I decided to become a member of the Save the Woman group so that I could better prepare myself to be a good parent and also educate other women who are originally from Africa about how children are raised in the UK. Volunteered in the Nigerian Society in order to assist with organising, welcoming, and sensitising both the old and new intake students on both academic and other related issues. Additionally, volunteered as a conference event helper to the Society for Animation Studies (SAS) in Teesside University in order to support the smooth running of the conference.

My typical day at St. John Ambulance involves getting ready for the session, going over the information and materials that are going to be addressed with the children, making sure that you have any essential props or visual aids, and organising any handouts or resources. Arriving at the St. John Ambulance office, which is where the meeting will take place, setting up the space by putting out chairs, tables, and any audiovisual equipment that will be necessary for the presentation. After the Cadets have arrived, a discussion on a reflection of what was taught at the previous meeting is conducted, and then the topic or subject of the day is presented. An icebreaker activity that encourages people to talk to one another and gets more people interested is done so that the atmosphere can become more welcoming and interesting.

The presentation covers various aspects of healthcare services, including topics such as the significance of healthcare, mental wellbeing, various healthcare professions, available services in the community, preventive care, and the significance of volunteerism in healthcare. Interactive activities, such as group discussions, case studies, role-playing scenarios, or hands-on demonstrations relating to healthcare, are introduced into the session as a means of reinforcing the learning and promoting active involvement.

Giving back to the community makes me feel gratified, fulfilled, and empowered, it has contributed to a general improvement in the sense of purpose and identity I have.  As a result of my volunteer work, I have a better understanding of the challenges that people face as well as the victories that they achieve. This has helped me become more knowledgeable and aware of what is going on in the world around me, which is very helpful for both my professional and personal lives. Being a helping hand has provided me the chance to see how other people live their lives and gain insight into the things that are most important to them.

For me, giving can make all the difference in the world. Giving to others is more important than receiving in life. Giving not only makes me feel pleased, but it is also good for my health and causes me to feel grateful. There is accumulating research that demonstrates how doing something kind for another person can increase my own level of happiness. I am always glad when other people ask for my time, resources, or anything else that I can provide.

Giving one's time to volunteer not only broadens one's job horizons but also enables individuals to acquire new talents and improve upon those already have. Meeting new people can also increase your confidence and help you create a network of contacts; as a result, we are able to contribute back to our community.

My ultimate professional goal is to work my way up into senior management, and I would like to be on a path in my career that would eventually lead to a position of supervision. My plans for the future are to have a job that I enjoy doing, to establish a healthy balance between my personal, family, and professional lives, to nurture strong relationships both at work and in my family as well as in my personal life, and to simply take pleasure in each day as it comes and goes. These are the goals that I have set for myself.

My goal is to always be in a position to give something back to the community, and as a logical extension of that goal, I intend to continue the volunteer work that I have been doing up until now.

Through my involvement in volunteer work, I was able to build a variety of transferable skills, including interpersonal connections, time management, delegation, communication, leadership and problem-solving, coaching, networking, crisis management, cultural awareness, and teamwork.

I have been spreading the word ever since I became a member of the Volun-tees, and I encourage everyone else to do the same. I have had several of my colleagues registered for Volun-tees. Even after I have completed my studies at Teesside University, I will continue to serve as an ambassador for Volun-tees in order to encourage people to participate in volunteering opportunities in the local community.