ΕλληνικάHow volunteering promotes Soft Skills development
Entering the workforce, particularly for young people from diverse cultural backgrounds, can be a challenge that requires the right tools and guidance. Youth Workers play a crucial role in helping individuals develop the necessary skills to integrate successfully into the job market.
The case of AHORA NGO highlights the transformative power of volunteer work in fostering key competences, both professionally and personally.
One such example is the experience of a volunteer (S.) who, through active participation in various projects, significantly enhanced their English proficiency, which in turn opened up new professional opportunities. Alongside language improvement, these projects proved essential for developing communication skills in multicultural environments, teaching the volunteer to express ideas clearly and manage conflicts effectively.
Moreover, teamwork became another vital skill acquired through collaboration with individuals from different cultural backgrounds. Exposure to diverse realities and traditions enriched the volunteer’s worldview, promoting respect for differences and enhancing their ability to work in a multicultural setting.
The lessons learned through volunteer work at AHORA NGO demonstrate the value of hands-on experience in developing soft skills. This experience not only improved language proficiency but also equipped the volunteer with the necessary interpersonal skills to thrive in a diverse professional environment.
Stay tuned for more insights into how these experiences contribute to successful inclusion in the labor market and beyond!
Through the SIDE Erasmus+ project, under which 6 in total NGOs from Greece, Italy and Spain work together,
we are going to develop a Training Guide for the holistic approach of labor market inclusion of youth. Stay tuned!
