1.

This type of volunteering can best be categorized under interpersonal

processes. People get to know each other by working together and also learn

how to manage constructively. As can be seen in the given case people are

working on a project outside their daily work schedules. It gives them a better

chance to know each other and develop interpersonal relations. Such

activities help at identifying the team’s underlying weaknesses also. But apart

from that a key thing where it helps is to build trust and collaboration. It is the

time of post -merger integration of the two companies and people do not know

much of each other.

So, to build collaboration and trust nothing can be better than making them

join hands outside the work environment. This type of volunteering activity

does just that by bringing people in an environment where they can develop

interpersonal relationships and also learn how to shoulder responsibilities

together. It can best be categorized under interpersonal processes since

when people are coming against each other for the first time or the

interpersonal relationships have not yet grown deeper then higher focus is on

developing the interpersonal bonds. However, apart from that it can also act

at developing trust between the team members.

2. Corporate Social Responsibility element of volunteering is also highly effective

at team building. When people come together through CSR activities, they

work together outside their work environment. In their work environment

interpersonal relationships and chances of collaboration are both relatively

limited. When they meet outside their formal work realms, the interpersonal

bonds develop. So, what the CSR element does is to bring people together in

an informal environment where they do not just work on new things but also
 form new relationships. At least the old relationships get a fresh and different

touch which reduces conflicts and tensions as well as increases trust and

collaboration.

People learn to be socially responsible and get an informal chance to get

closer to their colleagues and understand them personally. The CSR element

of volunteering lends strength to the team building exercise by improving the

team dynamics. It is also various companies around the world consider it a

highly effective at improving relationships across teams. People generally do

not get to know others outside their departments well while working. CSR

helps with it.

3. The benefits of volunteering are not limited just to team building as there are

various other benefits also. Apart from benefiting the team such endeavours

benefit people individually also. People feel good and their energy level rises

due to such activities and they feel more optimistic about their environment

and their work. On top of all, volunteering activities provide the necessary

break from professional life and lead to satisfaction which generally is good

for an individual’s motivation.

Many companies also use such activities to motivate their employees and

help them learn new skills. Key among such skills is leadership skill.

Volunteering activities are found to be highly effective at improving people’s

leadership skills. People can hone both their interpersonal and leadership

skills through volunteering. Volunteering also increases their self-reliance and

boosts their morale. Overall, volunteering has many benefits which are not

limited to team building only. Apart from collaboration there are various other

things that people learn through volunteering. Volunteering benefits the team,
the individual as well as the entire community. So, overall volunteering

activities benefit the organizations by improving employee morale and

boosting performance and productivity also.

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