If you haven’t volunteered formally before there are details you may not be familiar with and while we’re at it, we’ll answer some of your important questions related to applying to [read full article]
Do you need some motivation? Rationale? Inspiration? There is no “should” about it but watch the videos below to see what active volunteers, and others, have to say about volunteering — [read full article]
Whether you are looking to volunteer or are volunteering, there are several reasons why knowing and understanding YouTube will be of value to you. YouTube is like a vast library of [read full article]
Knowing how to use Facebook will expand your ways to find volunteer opportunities as most organizations have a Facebook page where they post their opportunities. And some smaller organizations can’t afford [read full article]
LinkedIn (“linked in”) helps you connect with people, discover opportunities, stay updated in your field, and it’s a social media platform that some organizations use to post volunteer opportunities. LinkedIn is [read full article]
Using volunteering as a pathway to transition into a new job or career can be a strategic and fulfilling approach at any age. Can volunteering help you transition to a new [read full article]
Is it safe to volunteer since COVID and lockdowns? Is it safe to volunteer in a hospital or anywhere with all those germs and illnesses? What safety considerations should I know [read full article]
You really want to volunteer but are finding it challenging to figure out how to amongst your other commitments and competing priorities. Yes, this can be a challenge when you are [read full article]
So, you’ve encountered a difficulty — it’s more common than you may think. First of all, it’s so wonderful that you’ve stepped up to volunteer, to make the world a better [read full article]
As a volunteer, you have the responsibility to: Greet staff or your supervisor when you arrive, so they know you're there Fill in all paperwork and policy sign-offs as required (e.g., [read full article]
From the volunteer-involving organization, you should expect to: Feel welcomed Have a clear understanding and expectations of your role and responsibilities — found in a volunteer position description of your role, [read full article]
Accessible Places and Spaces Matter All people should be able to and have the ability to participate fully in all aspects of society. All the ingredients are in place for a [read full article]
The short answer: It might cost you some money, but it depends. The longer answer: There may be associated costs to do with your volunteer involvement, but you won’t be handing [read full article]
What You Want and Need to Know from a Volunteer-involving Organization You may unexpectedly hear appeals for volunteers on the radio or see an advertisement or poster. Or you may intentionally [read full article]
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