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Volunteering
WHY
VOLUNTEER?
The benefits
of volunteering are countless! Here are a few to get you thinking
about it:
- t's a great way to develop
new skills
- It allows you to explore
career options
- You can gain valuable practical
experience
- Volunteer positions can
sometimes lead to a permanent position
- You can make
new contacts to locate job possibilities
- Volunteering
can improve your qualifications on your resume
Volunteering
isn't just about gaining experience and new skills. There is a lot
more to it:
- You can meet new people
and make new friends
- Explore new interests
- Enhance your personal development
by gaining more self confidence and self-esteem
- Get involved in your community
- Have fun! Volunteering
can be enjoyable and very rewarding
THE RIGHT VOLUNTEER POSITION
FOR YOU
The following
are some important points to consider when choosing a volunteer
position:
- Identify
what skills you have to offer and what are the skills you would
like to learn and/or develop.
- What types
of things do you like to do and what things do you not want to
do.
- Think about
how much time you are able to commit and how long you are willing
to volunteer for.
VOLUNTEER CENTRE OF TORONTO
VolRAP – ON LINE VOLUNTEER MATCHING
SYSTEM - The Volunteer Centre of Toronto has an easy to use interactive
matching system to find volunteer opportunities. VolRAP is
an on line matching system for everyone. It’s a great way to
narrow down your search and find a perfect volunteer
opportunity! http://www.e-volunteering.org/
INFO ON THE INTERNET!
Do
a bit of surfing… There is a lot of volunteer information on
the internet. Here are some other sites to check out.The
following links will give you great information to help you get
started:
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