Volunteering

Volunteering. It's the quintessential win-win situation. You gain skills and experience to build your resume, while the community benefits from your involvement and commitment. Volunteering strengthens communities; it's your chance to support community resources that you are interested in or that benefit people you care about.

Need more reasons to volunteer? You need to accumulate a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer or work experience in order to satisfy your graduation requirements. Volunteering can also improve your chances of getting accepted to certain post-secondary programs such as business or nursing. If you're thinking about applying for scholarships, community service is often something that s cholarship committees look for when selecting award recipients. The "depth" of your community involvement may be considered too, so the sooner you start volunteering the better.

There are many volunteer opportunities from which to choose and lots of different ways to get involved. Consider picking one organization or cause that you are passionate about, or interested in, and committing to it for the long term. This allows you time to build a relationship with the organization, make meaningful connections to the community, and establish strong references for your future.

Volunteer! Volunteering sets you apart from other students and displays dedication to, and involvement, in your community. H elp yourself while helping others.