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Why Volunteer?
Giving is one of the reasons why people volunteer. When you volunteer, you give part of yourself – your time, energy, skills and feelings. You are really giving to family and friends, to neighbours and to your community.
Volunteering is also a way of saying thank you. It’s a way of recognizing the countless others who, in big and small ways, have made life richer and better.
Through volunteering you can grow as an individual. You are able to develop skills, gain work experience, explore career options, and develop a job-finding network. You can also gain self-confidence, build a sense of independence, discover your strengths and talents, make friends, try new experiences and know the satisfaction of helping others and being a part of a community.
Volunteering doesn't have to be a one-time experience. For many, it's a lifetime activity. What you gain from volunteering will change over time. There will always be new skills, new experiences and new feelings of satisfaction. Volunteering is often hard work but it is rarely dull. There may be times when life doesn't allow you to volunteer. But it will always be there when you need it to enrich your life. That’s the thing about volunteering: you get as much out of it as you put into it! And often, you get a whole lot more than you expected.
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