Why Volunteer?

By: Volunteer Success

It’s really important to think about why you want to volunteer to find the right role. Are you simply doing it to graduate because community service hours are required for high school graduation in your province? Or are you looking for a meaningful experience?

  • There are great benefits to volunteering for both high school students and college/university students
  • Think about your specific why(s) for volunteering:
    • Use or develop skills: check out this skills self-assessment
    • Explore your interests and a career path. Get some great ideas here!
    • Develop your resume or application for post-secondary school
    • Give back to the community and contribute to something larger than yourself
    • Meet new people and develop your network

Once you can answer your why, go to: Where & Who to Volunteer With?

Also check out:

When can I volunteer?

How to Find the Right Volunteer Opportunity

How to Apply for Volunteer Roles

How-to Tips for Interviewing and Email Communications

How-to Tips for Applying for Unadvertised Volunteer Opportunities

How-to Tips for Working in the Volunteer Role

How to Troubleshoot Problems in Your Volunteer Role

How to Get a Reference and/or Paid Role!

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Fist bumps or handshakes:thoughts for volunteer programs to address during uncertain times

By: Lori Gotlieb

This article looks at how to manage volunteers during uncertain times. How do we plan for the unknown?

BACKGROUND AND CRIMINAL RECORD CHECKS FOR CANDIDATES AND VOLUNTEERS: GUIDANCE FOR NONPROFITS AND CHARITIES

By: Charityvillage

Charityvillage hosted a very interesting podcast for nonprofits and charities related to background and criminal checks. Performing a pre-employment background check equips employers and volunteer managers with key information about a candidate’s past that might influence whether or not they are a good fit for the current position. Basic and Enhanced Criminal Record Checks are available, but which one should you choose? And when would you choose these services instead of a Vulnerable Sector Check? This recorded webinar discusses the benefits of each so you can confidently choose the best option for your organization and your specific situation. As a bonus, we’ll outline the benefits of using eReferences, a new and exciting tool to help you more efficiently and effectively conduct reference checks.

What is Volunteering? A Guide for Youth

By: Volunteer Success

Do you want or need to volunteer but not sure how to get started? You’ve come to the right place! In this series of short articles, we will cover the what, why, where, who and how of volunteering. We begin this learning journey by defining what exactly is volunteering.