Why it is important to highlight volunteering during wartime. Oleksandr Sivak

Today, volunteering has taken on a very important role in the life of every Ukrainian. It is hard to imagine what would have happened if this area had not become so relevant since the beginning of the war. The benefits of volunteering are enormous, both for the people affected by the war and for the people who volunteer. Volunteering, in addition to offering vital assistance to those in need, also benefits volunteers by helping to bring together people with different backgrounds.

On the subject of volunteerism and the importance of its coverage during the war, we talked with Odesa businessman Oleksandr Sivak.

Volunteering as a way to fight fear

The first emotions caused by the war were fear. You get used to everything over time, that's why we all adapted to this. After the fear, or together with it, many felt a sense of worthlessness, due to the fact that there were thoughts that if you are not on the front line, then you do not bring any benefit. Volunteering has become a friend for many, as it helped to protect mental and physical health, and raise value in their eyes. Volunteering reduces stress, overcomes depression and stimulates mental development. The more you volunteer, the more benefits you get, volunteering doesn't have to be a long-term commitment or take up a huge amount of time in your busy day. Donating in even the simplest ways can help those in need and improve your health and happiness.

The role of the media

In addition to volunteering itself, it is very important to properly highlight volunteering, especially during the war, Odesa businessman Oleksandr Sivak emphasizes. The entrepreneur himself has been involved in volunteer activities since the beginning of the war. The volunteer actively helps military personnel and children affected by the war.

He emphasizes that by highlighting your volunteer activities, you inspire others to do the same. Media personalities, bloggers, and businessmen play an important role nowadays, because now there are a lot of funds for collecting funds for the needs of the military, for people who were left without homes, or even worse, lost relatives. Therefore, each of your reposts aimed at expanding volunteer groups is a help that will definitely not be superfluous.

Relevance of the meeting

When sharing posts, be sure to pay attention to whether the help is relevant right now, or whether the collection has not ended. Pay attention to who exactly organizes this collection, because with a large number of volunteers, the number of fraudsters has also increased. Therefore, it is important that the information is verified.

Oleksandr Sivak believes that thanks to the help of every person who joined volunteer activities, who talks about the situation in the country, our Western partners will also learn about it. Thanks to our unity and strength, the whole world is talking about us.