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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Helping over the Holidays - Ideas for Volunteers (Organizations too!)

By: Aleksandra Vasic, CVA

Many of us are inspired to give back and volunteer over the holidays but sometimes it can be easier said than done. Social service organizations can be overwhelmed with volunteer requests in the month of December and may struggle to offer anything beyond their current and ongoing volunteer roles. To help volunteer-seekers come up with some ideas, we’ve pulled together some suggestions to help you experience the seasonal spirit of giving with your friends and family.

6 Places to Volunteer This Summer in Canada

By: Volunteer Success

Summer is finally upon us and it’s the perfect time to use the extra free time you have to give back to the community. It might feel overwhelming trying to look through the amount of volunteer opportunities out there, but there’s a volunteer opportunity out there that’s perfect for you. Click here to learn more:

Volunteer Success Announces the Launch of the Offers by Volunteers Feature

By: Volunteer Success

Volunteer Success is proud to announce the launch of Offers by Volunteers Feature on our website! Beyond simply applying to volunteer opportunities posted by organizations, our Offers feature allows volunteers to make an offer of a skill, talent or time which will be promoted to organizations. Organizations interested in the volunteer offer can easily contact the volunteer through our website.