FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I begin looking for a place to volunteer?Contact us by emailing or browse our website to find out about hundreds of volunteer opportunities offered by almost 60 non-profit organizations in our community.
Why do people volunteer?People volunteer for a variety of reasons. Volunteers often:
What rights do I have as a volunteer?- Meet new people
- Discover strengths and talents
- Feel good about yourself
- Gain valuable work experience
- Explore career options
- Get to know the community
- Put spare time to good use
- Take pride in sharing knowledge and abilities
- Stay healthy
- Have fun!
As a volunteer you are entitled to:
What general responsibilities will I have as a volunteer?- Be treated as a coworker
- Be given worthwhile tasks
- Receive an orientation, including information about the agency and its programs
- Receive appropriate training for the volunteer position
- Be supervised and know who you can go to for answers to your questions and help with your problems
- Be recognized for your contributions
As a volunteer, you should:
- Honour your commitment, but if you cannot keep your commitment, let the agency know as soon as possible
- Be accountable for your actions
- Work as a team player
- Be reliable and punctual
- Fulfill duties asked of you
- Respect confidential matters
- Be considerate and respectful of others