In modern western societies, people like to emphasize their volunteering activities. However, this entirely defeats the purpose of charity and volunteering. By definition volunteering is supposed to be a selfless act where one doesn't declare it as an achievement, take credit for it, or boast about it. By doing so, not only does it invalidate the intention, action, and effort but the whole essence of selflessness. It is about putting someone else first. In some religions it is expected that a person gives or does something of this nature anonymously without any form of recognition or reward. University applications look for volunteer activities. Resumes contain volunteer activities. What are people trying to gain from declaring such activities that they did in a selfless act?
