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1. What volunteer opportunities are there in my area?

Find local volunteer opportunities on Volunteer Connector.

Volunteer Alberta also provides local opportunities.

2. Handbook for Newcomer Volunteers

The Handbook for Newcomer Volunteers is quite helpful for new volunteers. Also you can view the How-to for a First-Time Volunteer: Ace it, Enjoy it article.

3. What kind of volunteer am I?

The Volunteer Quiz from Volunteer Canada will help you determine the kind of volunteer you are.

4. What are the benefits of volunteering?

Help Guide’s "Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits" will help inform you of the benefits of volunteering.

5. What should I know before I volunteer?

Review 10 tips on volunteering wisely on Network for Good’s website.

6. Why should I volunteer?

Review 8 reasons to volunteer in Canada, provided by the International Language Academy of Canada.

7. Why college and university students should volunteer?

Read an article about the "Top 5 Reasons Why College Students Should Volunteer".

8. Why your family should volunteer?

The KidsHealth website provides a great resource for families looking to volunteer.

9. What are some basics of volunteering for youth to understand?

Volunteer Canada has a resource informing young people of the benefits associated with volunteering.

10. What are some questions I should ask of volunteer organizations?

Review 20 Important Questions to Ask When Volunteering.

11. Why should youth should volunteer?

Engaging Volunteer’s "4 Reasons Every Teen Should Volunteer" covers some benefits associated with volunteering.

12. Can volunteer positions ever become a job?

Yes! Review the following resources about how this can happen: The Balance Careers - How to Turn a Volunteer Position into a Job