20 benefits of volunteering

This is my list of 20 benefits of volunteering. Most of it I've felt myself; others have been felt by numerous other volunteers.

1. Helps you with interpersonal skills.
2. Helps you to understand others better.
3. Helps you to learn how to motivate others.
4. You learn how to deal with difficult situations.
5. Develop better communication skills.
6. Increases your knowledge about the issues related to your volunteerism.
7. Acquire job-related skills.
8. Improve job opportunities.
9. Become a part of community.
10. Feel a sense of achievement.
11. Find new interests and hobbies.
12. Gain new life experiences.
13. Meet a diverse range of people.
14. Shows people what you are passionate about.
15. Increased life expectancy.
16. Improve others' lives.
17. Increased confidence.
18. Boosts self-esteem.
19. Gives you a sense of mastery over your life.
20. Enhanced sense of identity.