Joanne Lee SmithChronic pain and symptoms recovery Nurse / Coach

Why Volunteering Is The Best Way To Build Confidence

11 Jul 2026 · 1 min

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In this YouTube monologue, Joanne Smith shares her recent volunteer experience at the Endure 24 Leeds event. She describes modeling a new volunteer t‑shirt, working a night shift from 5 PM to around 1 AM, and participating in a lively “checkpoint dancing” rave. Joanne emphasizes that volunteering is fun, boosts confidence, and offers personal inspiration, while also providing practical perks such as a discounted entry for the next year and the possibility of returning as a runner. She recommends volunteering to anyone seeking personal growth and new connections.

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But I'm just modelling the new t-shirt that I got for volunteering at the event that I volunteered for on Saturday, which was Endure 24 Leeds, and I really would recommend volunteering to anyone that's interested in getting— even if you just wanted to get back for yourself, like volunteering is just so much fun, it's such a great way To inspire yourself, to see what's possible, to get confidence. You just meet so many amazing people. I did the night, I did the, well, 5 PM till half past midnight, 1 AM kind of time, and we did a checkpoint dancing. It was like a full-on rave, but it was fun. And I didn't realise, but it means that you get like a discounted entry for next year, so you might even see me back there running next time.