Benefits of Volunteering

What are the benefits of volunteering?

Volunteers give freely of their time and expertise in order to make a difference. Volunteering can help you:

• make important networking contacts
• learn or develop skills gain work experience
• build self-esteem and self-confidence
• improve health
• help you meet new people
• feel needed and valued
• make a difference in someone’s life
• express gratitude for help you may have received in the past from an organization
• interpersonal skills-an understanding of people, the ability to motivate others, confidence to deal with difficult situations
• communications skills-public speaking, conducting meetings, writing, and public relations
• organizational and managerial skills

Whether it is important to you to solve a community problem, advance a worth cause or to develop as a person, volunteering offers many benefits in appreciation for the gift of your time and expertise.

What are the benefits of volunteering for LCS?

o    All volunteers are members of LCS
o   Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night (complimentary for volunteer and guest)
o   Annual General Meeting / Breakfast
o   Door prizes
o   Certificates of Appreciation
o   Gift certificates for MOW drivers
o   The  Ontario Volunteer Service Awards Nominations for Volunteers
o   Christmas Gifts
o   Contribution to a volunteer cookbook