Youth Volunteerism

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Youth Volunteerism
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• ABOUT PILLAR

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About Us
Pillar Nonprofit Network supports nonprofit
organizations in fulfilling their missions in our
community. We provide leadership, advocacy and
support to the nonprofit sector through the
promotion of volunteerism, professional
development, networking, and information.
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Core Services

• Promotion of Volunteerism
• Promotion of Best Practices in Nonprofit Sector
• Professional Development
• Networking
• Information
• Research
• Advocacy

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Nonprofits in Canada

• 161,000 nonprofit and voluntary organizations in
  Canada in 2003
• Canada has second largest nonprofit sector in
  world
• Contributes 112 billion to economy
• 2 million paid employees in nonprofit sector
• More than half of all charities dont have any
  paid employees
• Value of volunteer contribution is 14.1 million
  dollars

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Nonprofits in London

• There are over 1150 nonprofits and registered
  charities in London
• It would take 6 full time employees to replace
  the work of
• volunteers in each nonprofit in London
• Volunteers contribute over 300 million in time
  to nonprofits in
• London

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• WHAT IS
• VOLUNTEERISM?

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What is Volunteerism?

• Formal Volunteering is
• an activity that takes place through a nonprofit
  or charity
• to be of benefit to the community and the
  volunteer
• of the volunteers own free will, without
  coercion and with no
• financial payment.

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Volunteerism In Canada

• There are 11.8 million volunteers in Canada
• 45 of Canadians volunteer
• A total of 2 billion hours are contributed each
  year

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How Volunteers Benefit Community

• Provide critical link with community
• Bring different perspectives
• Build support and awareness
• Bring vast pool of experience and knowledge
• Keep organizations accountable
• Bring passion and enthusiasm
• Help us accomplish our goals
• Provide needed extra hands

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• YOUTH
• VOLUNTEERISM

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Importance of Youthas Volunteers

• Power in Numbers
• Adventurous
• New Insight
• Interest in Learning
• Motivation
• Todays youth are the leaders and consumers of
  tomorrow. Their opinions and input can help
  voluntary organizations adapt to change and be
  prepared to meet the needs of their future.
  Volunteer Canada

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Why Volunteer?

• Volunteering is Great for
• Giving back to your community
• Meeting new people
• Working as part of a team
• Learning new skills
• Building upon your experience and abilities
• Developing and adding to your resume
• Applying for College, University and Scholarships

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Getting Started

• Define your interests.
• What do you like to do?
• Define your skills.
• What are you good at?
• Define you availability.
• What kind of time commitment can you make?

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Also Ask Yourself

• What causes or issues matter the most to me?
• What would I most like to learn by volunteering?
• What dont I want to do as a volunteer?
• Do I want an ongoing or short-term assignment?
• Do I want to work alone or as part of a group?

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Where in London can I Volunteer?

• Over 1000 charitable organizations
• 800 not for profit organizations
• Over 200 churches / religious organizations
• 87 sports groups
• 150 different branches of service clubs
• 80 childcare and 200 seniors care facilities
• 100 local labour organizations consisting of over
  30,000 members
• Numerous professional associations
• Visit PILLARV.COM for Volunteer Opportunities

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Tips for Success

• Spend a lot of time thinking about what you want
• Make a good first impression
• Take your time learning your duties so you can do
  your best
• Call ahead if you must be late or miss a shift
• Be clear with the organization about what your
  needs are and the benefits you hope to receive
  from volunteering
• Always remember that you are there to help others
• HAVE FUN!

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world. Indeed,
it is the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead