Volunteering is the commitment of time and energy for the benefit of the community, the environment or individuals outside ones immediate family. It is undertaken freely and by choice without concern for financial gain.
Mentoring is a formal voluntary agreement where an experienced individual provides one-to-one support and encouragement over a period of time to another person in order to assist them to set and achieve goals; develop their skills; manage their own learning and development and maximise their potential to become the person they want to be.
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