Getting involved for a good cause!
Have you ever considered doing volunteer work? Whether you have a few hours a week or a year to spare, there is no shortage of volunteer opportunities. Giving of your time is a great way to help organizations or individuals while at the same time benefiting from an enriching experience.

You can help seniors, children or the handicapped. You can also offer your services free of charge at sporting or cultural events, to the environmental movement or in international cooperation. Consider what you like to do, your interests, causes that are dear to your heart and you’ll find the formula that works best for you. Volunteering is…

• Creating a network of contacts
• Gaining experience in your field of study
• Belonging to a group or supporting a cause you care about
• Enjoying an experience that is fulfilling from a personal and/or professional point of view

Interested?
Contact an organization looking for volunteers or talk to the people around you about your wish to volunteer. Be proactive!
Where to start

• Stay informed about current events to learn about activities where volunteers are needed.
• Contact the Volunteer Bureau of Montreal, an organization that recruits and directs volunteers. It will help you make the right choice and find your place within one of the 700 community organizations it represents.
• Consult the Web sites of groups devoted to volunteering:
  • Réseau de l’action bénévole du Québec
  • Secrétariat à l’action communautaire autonome
  • Forum jeunesse de l’île de Montréal
  • Les Bénévoles d'affaires