The helper acquires an enhanced sense of self from the social approval received for those helped.

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With these feedback and affirmation of themselves, they are in a better position to help others. 

Personal benefits derived from effectively helping others

Solomon, P. (2004). Peer support/peer provided services underlying processes, benefits, and critical ingredients. Psychiatric rehabilitation journal, 27(4), 392. https://doi.org/10.2975/27.2004.392.401

Peer support/peer provided services underlying processes, benefits, and critical ingredients.

The helper feels an enhanced sense of interpersonal competence from making an impact on another's life. 

Enhanced interpersonal competence

The helper feels that she/he has gained as much as she/he has given to others.

Giving and gaining

The helper receives "personalized learning" from working with others.

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