Benefits of volunteering

The benefits of volunteering

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Australia is a giving nation with almost six million people involved in volunteer work. Research shows that 96 per cent of those who donate their time for the greater good find more happiness in life. But for job-seekers struggling to find work, volunteering can often lay the foundation for future employment.



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