Why Volunteer?

Volunteering is a great way to:

• Add experience and skills to your resume and Experience Plus transcript
• Build career related experience and make career decisions
• Meet new people and expand your network

Before volunteering conider:

• The environment you want to work in
• The location of the company/organization
• The type of work you want to do and its relation to your future career goals
• Transportation, costs and time commitment required

Where to find volunteer opportunities?

• Brock University Student Union: busu.net/get-involved/volunteer
• Career Services: brocku.ca/expplus/jobs/
• Student Community Outreach: brocku.ca/student-community-outreach
• Information Niagara Volunteer Connections: niagara.cioc.ca/volunteer/
• Local charities and organizations
• Through your network of friends and family

Don't forget that all volunteer hours can be tracked on your Experience Plus transcript and can earn you a Volunteer Plus certificate. But more than that, each time you volunteer you are gaining experience and knowledge, creating networks, and helping to build a better community!

-Hillary