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More and more young people from wealthy countries are spending a short time in communities in poorer countries doing unpaid work such as teaching ore building houses. Why? Who benefits more from this, the community or these young people?

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It is true that an accelerating number of young volunteers are now doing unpaid work to help communities in developing countries.
This
 trend can be attributed to some reasons, and both the youngsters and the communities benefit from
this
. Several reasons can shed light on why young people from
developed
Suggestion
developing
 countries spend some time doing voluntary work in communities in poor countries.
First
, they gain invaluable experience and develop practical skills which they can, in turn, add to their CVs.
This
 experience will certainly help them when landing jobs down the road.
Second
, the motivation of idealistic youngsters should not be underestimated. The desire to help others less fortunate than themselves comes from a feeling of wanting to give without reward and share hardships, experiencing what it is like to live in a poor
community
. Both the host
community
 and the young people can take advantage of these activities. The
community
 benefits as these young people bring their enthusiasm and knowledge, as well as their physical
endeavor
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
endeavour
.
Hence
, the youngster may be able to teach literacy and numeracy skills, or they may be strong and
energetic
Suggestion
energized
 to help with building houses for those who have inadequate shelter. The young people benefit through the life experience which they gain, living and working alongside those from a different culture. Without exaggeration, it is a life-changing challenge and the youngsters will return to their homes with a much more mature and
broader outlook
Suggestion
a broader outlook
 on life. In conclusion, there are some clear reasons for
this
 volunteering trend and either the
community
 or the youngsters benefit from
this
, it can truly be said to be a win-win situation.
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