Volunteering Unleashes Human Potential

Volunteering Unleashes Human Potential

(ANS – Los Angeles – Jan. 9, 2024) – In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, the power of Salesian volunteer ministry stands as hope, offering a pathway for individuals to make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of others. At the heart of this movement lies the transformative TEDx Talk by J.C. Montenegro, a Salesian lay missioner whose volunteer experience in the Salesian mission of Wasak’entsa in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador in 1994 changed his life forever. 

Titled “Unleashing Human Potential Through Volunteer ministry,” J.C.’s TEDx talk is a compelling testament to the profound impact of Salesian volunteer ministry and its ability to empower individuals to become catalysts for change. Through this thought-provoking presentation, J.C. shares his journey. It sheds light on the incredible potential within each of us, waiting to be unleashed through acts of service and compassion. 

The power of volunteer ministry goes beyond the immediate impact on those being served. It also has the potential to transform the volunteers’ lives. By engaging in volunteer work, individuals have the opportunity to cultivate empathy, develop leadership skills, and gain a deeper understanding of the world around them. By volunteering, individuals can build strong communities, develop social skills, improve self-esteem, and increase happiness. Moreover, giving back fosters a sense of purpose and fulfillment that can be profoundly enriching on a personal level. 

The speaker invites the audience to envision a world where everyone volunteers, which can result in a better world—more compassionate and a better place to live. J.C.’s TEDx Talk serves as a rallying call for individuals, especially youths, to embrace volunteer ministry to create positive change in their communities and beyond.

Juan Carlos is a commercial engineer with master’s degrees in business administration and youth ministry, a certificate in coordination of youth ministry, and doctorate in “individuals, family and society, a multidisciplinary vision” from the University of Comillas, Spain. He lives in Los Angeles and is dedicated to offering support to people and organizations in their processes of self-knowledge and in the discovery of their abilities to achieve their freedom and success.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

Here is the link to the video.