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Join in + give back = feel great!

Who hasn’t enjoyed a sense of pleasure when you do a favour for a friend, or go the extra mile to help a neighbour? Well, that’s because giving is good for you – it’s official. According to studies, volunteering helps us feel better, stay happier, and live longer.

An impressive 2,2 million people in SA have volunteered formally at least once a year over the years, with ‘wanting to do good’ being the most popular reason for it. And, with the work that volunteers do for SA charities estimated to be worth around R9,8 billion, it’s evident that donating time instead of money is a real national treasure.

From helping in your local charity shop to

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