It’s time to explore The Power of Connection. View this introduction for an overview of volunteering.

It’s time to explore The Power of Connection. View this introduction for an overview of volunteering.

This is your opportunity to put your learning into action and apply what you have learnt from each unit.

From improvements to mental health to reduced vulnerability to social media bubbles and conspiracy theories, volunteering with people who bring different perspectives is good for everyone.

Thinking about social cohesion brings additional benefits of more volunteers, strengthened neighbourhoods, healthier and more resilient communities.

Being rewarded with respect, prestige, or possibly an action that helps the volunteer, such as alerting someone to a job vacancy can all be part of the social exchange that comes with volunteering.

Building bridges across differences can be part of what makes people feel more hopeful as we live in an increasingly diverse society. Respecting people’s different memories and hopes for future generations is key to feeling connected to the past, present and future.

More connected communities are safer for everyone, particularly children and vulnerable adults. Find out more about how this works and how important it is to know where to go if you are uncomfortable with anyone’s behaviour.

Volunteering is a great way to feel a sense of belonging to something that is making a positive contribution. Building social cohesion targets into your activities can ensure those benefits are available to everyone.