{"id":57761,"date":"2019-04-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/57761\/the-volunteer-circle-helping-people-help-people"},"modified":"2023-11-23T11:25:37","modified_gmt":"2023-11-23T11:25:37","slug":"the-volunteer-circle-helping-people-help-people","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/57761\/the-volunteer-circle-helping-people-help-people\/","title":{"rendered":"The Volunteer Circle: Helping People Help People"},"content":{"rendered":"Despite the fact that there are tons of nonprofit organizations in Lebanon, finding suitable volunteer opportunities can be challenging. <br \/>  <br \/>  Finding something that fits your field, interests, and schedule can become so time consuming that you&#8217;ll want to ditch the entire idea altogether. But worry not, because a new local platform is looking to streamline the process and simplify the entire ordeal. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BvgnwFFFc0w\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Meet <b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thevolunteercircle\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">The Volunteer Circle<\/a><\/b>, a new platform that brings together individuals who want to change the community by giving back, and n\u043en-profit organizations that provide opportunities for developing leadership and training responsibility.<br \/>  <br \/>  An initiative for the people by the people, The Volunteer Circle looks to create a community that is readily accessible to support the hard work of NGOs, start-ups, local businesses, and artists. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BuJYEpXFMqg\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  Founded by Nadine Makarem and Malak Yacout &#8211; two volunteering fanatics &#8211; <b>The Volunteer Circle<\/b> hopes to bridge the gap between the general public and organizations, matching the many needs in our region with the many existing talents. <br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BwEe4sWAz3O\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  The impact, they believe, is mutual.  Volunteering offers to help people in need, vulnerable communities, and meaningful causes, while the volunteer benefits from a mentally stimulating experience, as well as achieving self-fulfillment. It can also help individuals gain expertise in a field of their choice, and impact social and cultural change.<br \/>  <br \/>  <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BwW2RoJF-9t\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe><br \/>  For more information, click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thevolunteercircle.com\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Despite the fact that there are tons of nonprofit organizations in Lebanon, finding suitable volunteer opportunities can be 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