Are you looking to start a career or to change jobs?

Volunteering is a marvellous way to explore possible career options.

1. Research the causes or issues important to you.
Look for a group that deals with issues about which you feel strongly. You might already be giving money to one of these organisations, and that might be a good place to begin your volunteer experience. If you can\'t find such an organisation, here\'s a challenging and intriguing thought: why not start one yourself? You can rally your neighbors to clean up that vacant lot on the corner, patrol the neighborhood, paint an elderly neighbor?s house, take turns keeping an eye on the ailing person down the street, or form a group to advocate for a remedy to that dangerous intersection in your neighborhood. There is no end to the creative avenues for volunteering, just as there is no end to the need for volunteers. 

Volunteers’ Expectations

• To know the selection process
• To be given meaningful work to do
• To know the organisations’ expectations – role description
• To be offered appropriate training
• To be thanked and to have their voluntary contribution recognised