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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, April 15, 2010 · 16 National Volunteer Week April 18 - 24, 2010 VOLUNTEERS GROW COMMUNITY Top ten reasons for youth to volunteer 1. Gain Job Experience Volunteer experience looks great on a resume. Also, some of the work you do could lead to a job doing similar work. 2. Improve Your Health and SelfEsteem Volunteering to help others has been shown to reduce stress, give you hope, and boost your self-esteem. 3. Meet Real Community Needs Helping people learn to read, or get basic food, clothing, shelter or furniture makes a huge difference! Whether the project is planting a tree or tutoring children, the community will look and feel better. 4. Gain Entrance to College Colleges and universities today are looking for applicants who have more than high grades. They are looking for well-rounded people who have volunteered to make a difference in their communities. 5. Meet New People and Establish Friends, Connections and References When you work alongside others, you really get to know them and become friends with them. Also, adults at organizations where you volunteer can connect you to great opportunities and provide you with a useful reference for a job or college. 6. Gain New Skills and Develop Talents Whether you enjoy working with computers, children or seniors, any interest you have can be developed through volunteering. 7. Spread Positive Energy and Hope Just like random acts of kindness, when you volunteer, your energy and efforts affect the whole community in a positive way. 8. Make the World a Better Place If you see problems in your communi- Questions about volunteering Q: What is a Volunteer? A: Volunteers are people who use their time, and talents to help out in the community. They are people who want to give, grow, and tackle new challenges and expand their social circle. Q: What can I do? A: Almost anything. Use the skills you already have or develop new skills. Some examples of volunteer opportunities are public relations, interpreting, tutoring, computers, sports and recreation to name only a few. Q: How much time does it take? A: As much or as little as your schedule permits. ty that you feel need addressing, do some- Volunteer opportunities are available during the day, thing about them. By volunteering, you evening and on weekends. Daily, weekly or monthly. do make a difference and help make the Remember, from the time you begin your search to world a better place. the time you are actively volunteering, COULD TAKE SIX WEEKS. 9. Personal Growth By taking on new tasks you'll learn Q: What's in it for me? more about people and life. A: Any experienced volunteer will tell you there is no feeling like the one you get from helping others. You 10. It's Fun! will meet new people, make new friends, and expand Volunteering will bring laughter and your network of invaluable contacts. Great for the smiles into your life. resume. Volunteering is a WIN-WIN experience. The Salvation Army Oakville Community Church and Community Services would like to Thank the many volunteers who continue to support us in being an active Ministry in our community. We are indebted to the volunteers for their contribution to the services we provide. It would be impossible for us to achieve this success without your help. The Community of Oakville plays a significant role and it is overwhelming. You help with our Family Service Programs and Food Bank, "Christmas activities", our annual Food Drive and our Lighthouse shelter to name a few. We continue to need your support and welcome you to contact us if you would like to volunteer again. Our Sunday Worship Service is at 10:30 a.m. You will receive a very warm welcome. 1225 Rebecca Street, Oakville Last year, 499 talented and dedicated youth and adult volunteers donated 12,945 hours Thank you and God bless. Tel: (905) 827-5324 www.salvationarmyoakville.ca of their time to help us build strong kids, strong families and a strong community. You make a difference in the lives of others. If you are interested in volunteering at the YMCA of Oakville, please call 905-845-5597 ext 230 or email volunteer@oakville.ymca.ca.