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VOLUNTEER! A guide for volunteering based on your time commitment

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No matter the amount of time, you can still give back to your community! Below are different volunteering opportunities based on your time commitment.

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5 Minutes Volunteering Opportunities

Sign petitions for social change Petitions are a great way to get change K started in your C I L C community!

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Send emails to government officials to create social change in your community There are many issues within our community that need to be addressed. Try sending emails to government officials to be a part of social change.

While walking, pick up trash and throw it out correctly It is important to keep our community clean. Try picking up trash while walking to ensure that our shared environment is well kept.

Dropping off cards of care to a seniors' home

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We all need support and encouragement from time to time.

By dropping off a card to a local senior, you can make their day brighter!

Pack up and deliver a meal to an isolated neighbour The next time you are making a meal, make an extra plate for a neighbour and deliver it to them!

30 Minutes Volunteering Opportunities

Donating Donating is a great way to volunteer! There are many ways that you can donate which will help your community.

Here are a few ideas:

Clothing, toys or food Take a look around your house and see if you have anything that may be loved by someone else.

Or, while at the grocery store pick up a few extra food items that can be donated.

Donate to a blood bank Find your local blood bank and donate or volunteer.

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Donation Drop Offs Clothing Donations: Hope House Guelph Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis Fergus Goodwill Donation Centre

Toy Donations: Hope House Guelph

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Emma's Toy Drive The Children's Foundation of Guelph and Wellington

Food Donations: Hope House Guelph Centre Wellington Food Bank Orangeville Food Bank

Telephone Support

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Many community members are isolated and by simply giving them a call can make them feel supported.

Teach a community your technology skills There may be community members who want to learn about the new technologies that the world has to offer! Try offering your technology skills to them!

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1 Hour Volunteering Opportunities

Walk Dogs

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Take your community dogs out for a walk. It helps those who are unable to walk for a long period of time and the dogs!

Provide landscaping to a community member Ask a neighbor if they need help mowing their lawn or see if someone on your block needs help shoveling the snow next time winter comes around.

Drop off and pick up groceries for those who are unable to

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Teach a class Do you like physical activity? Are you really in to painting? Try teaching a class to teach others your skills and maybe learn something new.

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There are many people within our community who need help getting their groceries. With your support, they can get the food that they need delivered to their homes!

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Community Kitchen There are community kitchens that need your help to prepare and serve food! Click the link to find get in contact and find out more.

Host your own fundraiser There are many different ways that you can lead a fundraiser!

Whether it is at your workplace or your local restaurant, you can make a difference in your community K CLIC E! HER

Event Volunteer Take a look at what events are happening in your community and help out the day of the event!

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Become a friendly visitor K CLIC !

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One of the best ways to improve someone's day is by sitting and chatting with them. Become a visitor to those who are more isolated than others at local retirement homes.

Community Services Support East Wellington Community Services is looking for volunteers for many of their programs and services: Adult Day Program, Youth Centre, Delivery Driver.

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On Going Volunteering Opportunities

Become a board or committee member By joining a board or committee you are able to explore new skills, meet new people and advocate for issues that you believe in.

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Volunteer for a Telephone support line See if you can help out at Compass Community Services and join their telephone support K CLIC E! HER

Provide your social media skills to an organziation

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If you've got the skills for social media and marketing, see if an organization needs help with their social media pages!

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