Volunteering can be a wonderful learning experience and also very rewarding! Here are some more reasons to volunteer:
- Get to know Canadians
- Improve communications skills
- Share your culture
I was arranging a placement with one of our partners in children’s programs and we were discussing the summer camp program for children. He mentioned that there are many fun activities in the program calendar but that they also include an educational component too.
For example, the children in this program visit a local farmer’s market to learn about fresh fruits and vegetables and the importance of healthy eating. He said that the staff is looking forward to having an international volunteer and hope that she will teach the children a little about her home country!
Tip: Be prepared to participate and share your culture!
