"It is our collective and individual responsibility to protect and nurture the global family, to support its weaker members and to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live."
-the Dalai Lama
Why should I volunteer?
Everyone has his/her own reason for wanting to get involved or give back. Here are 20 of the most common reasons people volunteer. Could one of them be yours?
- Help others
- Make a difference
- Find purpose
- Enjoy a meaningful conversation
- Connect with community
- Feel involved
- Contribute to a cause that you care about
- Use your skills in a productive way
- Develop new skills
- Meet new people
- Explore new areas of interest
- Meet good people
- Impress your mom (or person of choice)
- Impress yourself
- Expand your horizons
- Get out of the house
- Make new friends
- Strengthen your resume
- Feel better about yourself
- <To discover your own great reason!>
Weekly Volunteer Highlights is a great place to start looking for your ideal volunteer opportunity. Browse through some of the latest volunteer opportunities in Calgary in the Weekly Volunteer Highlights and start making a difference in the community. View the Weekly Volunteer Highlights for March 15, 2010.
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If you are a Volunteer Calgary member organization and you want your volunteer position to be highlighted, submit a request through the Member Portal. For membership assistance,contact info@volunteercalgary.ab.ca.