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Read Original Version (CLB5+) You are reading the Simple Version (CLB3-4) Thinking of volunteering? Take the following steps: Know what you’re good at – What can you do to help an organization or a cause? Look at your experience, knowledge, skills and resources. Make a list and match your skills to volunteer activities. Know what you’re passionate about – Match your skills with causes that you like. For example: You know basic accounting and you want to help those who can’t afford accounting services. You can get involved in the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP). The program helps people with preparing simple tax returns for free. Find people or groups who share your passion. Start within your community. Check neighbourhood or community centre bulletins, search online or use your network. Ask family, friends, or immigrant-serving organizations for openings. You can also check Volunteer Manitoba to see opportunities around MB. Check if it is the type of work you want, if it fits your schedule, or if the location is convenient. Submit a resume or fill out an application. Be ready with two to three references. They may ask for a Child Abuse Registry Check, or Police Record Check. This will depend on the nature of the volunteer work. Ask the organization first before applying for these documents. Learn about the organization – Visit the organization’s website to get more information. Read about their activities and know their mission, vision and goals. Practice answering questions – Think about how you will answer usual interview questions. See sample questions from the video below: Make a good first impression – Come on time. Be confident and show enthusiasm. Greet people warmly, be polite and attentive. Answer behavioural questions with STAR – STAR is situation, task, action and result. Follow this pattern when answering behavioural questions. Watch the video below for more tips: Tell them how you can help the organization – Explain how your interests and skills will make the organization’s work better. Ask questions – Ask about: Stay positive and you’ll do well. Goodluck! Please login to tell us what you think.Skip to:
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Article updated January 24, 2023.
Sources: Volunteer interviews: 5 tips for sharing your motivation, Olivia Ryan/Basil Sadiq, Volunteer match.org; Pan Canadian Youth Opportunities Platform, Volunteer Canada; Volunteer Screening: The interview, Verified Volunteers; and Volunteer interview tips, Marcy Brinkley, Livestrong. Retrieved January 10, 2019.We'd love to hear from you!