Podcast: Volunteering | The Dark Side Of Volunteering | Level B1+

Описание: Is volunteering truly free? We explore the hidden value exchange behind giving your time. While volunteering is a powerful force for good, it exists within a complex system of benefits and costs—both personal and societal.

Join our hosts as they dive deep into the unseen economics of unpaid work. We'll move beyond the simple idea of "helping out" to discuss the real currency of volunteering: skills, experience, and social capital.

In this episode, we discuss:
🔍 The tangible "returns" on volunteered time: gaining leadership, self-confidence, and career-launching experience.
💰 What employers and universities are really looking for, and how unpaid work provides the perfect portfolio.
🌍 The societal "value" created by NGOs, charities, and passionate individuals.
⚖️ The ethical lines: when does passion become exploitation? A brief look at issues like child labour and volunteer burnout.
♻️ The personal economy: how activities like plogging benefit your health and your community.

This is a conversation for volunteers, organizers, and anyone curious about the powerful, often unspoken, economy of altruism.

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📚 Episode Resources & Vocabulary from our B1-B2 Lesson:
• Voluntary / Unpaid
• Self-confidence
• Leadership
• Conservation
• NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation)
• Plogging

👉 This video is part of our 'Volunteering' series. Watch the full series here:    • Volunteering: Learn, Understand, Discuss  

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