VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
Volunteering has many benefits and advantages - it connects you to others, can be fun and bring fulfillment, helps you advance your career and helps you find opportunities to give you valuable work experience.
To get the most out of volunteering, follow these guidelines:
Enjoy yourself - Look for an opportunity that will challenge you, but also one that you will enjoy, including the tasks and the people.
Look for a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests.
Ask questions - Be sure to have a voice, and find out about skills, goals, time commitment, location, etc. Have your volunteer coordinator address your concerns and questions so you will be on the right track during your experience.
Make a commitment - make sure you know what is expected of you, and follow through on your time and job duty commitments. Offer to do tasks that you feel comfortable with and gradually expand on them.
Be open to feedback - This is an opportunity that serves both you and the organization. Listen to their suggestions and teachings, and always strive for improvement, in little ways, each and every day.
So get involved and volunteer!
EMPOWERING HORNETS
www.instagram.com/empoweringhornets/
MAIN VOLUNTEER DATABASE WEBSITE
www.govolunteer.ca
SURREY VOLUNTEER WEBSITE
https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/volunteering
Volunteering has many benefits and advantages - it connects you to others, can be fun and bring fulfillment, helps you advance your career and helps you find opportunities to give you valuable work experience.
To get the most out of volunteering, follow these guidelines:
Enjoy yourself - Look for an opportunity that will challenge you, but also one that you will enjoy, including the tasks and the people.
Look for a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests.
Ask questions - Be sure to have a voice, and find out about skills, goals, time commitment, location, etc. Have your volunteer coordinator address your concerns and questions so you will be on the right track during your experience.
Make a commitment - make sure you know what is expected of you, and follow through on your time and job duty commitments. Offer to do tasks that you feel comfortable with and gradually expand on them.
Be open to feedback - This is an opportunity that serves both you and the organization. Listen to their suggestions and teachings, and always strive for improvement, in little ways, each and every day.
So get involved and volunteer!
EMPOWERING HORNETS
www.instagram.com/empoweringhornets/
MAIN VOLUNTEER DATABASE WEBSITE
www.govolunteer.ca
SURREY VOLUNTEER WEBSITE
https://www.surrey.ca/about-surrey/volunteering