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Student Resource Volunteering in the City Some think that a “good” place to live is also affected by the extent that people volunteer, or provide their time and expertise for free. Volunteerism is a way that individuals can participate and make their city a better place to live. What does volunteerism mean to you set the context decide and take action explore and research Approximately 46% of Edmontonians volunteer. There are more than 4 000 not-for-profit organizations in Edmonton – organizations that do not make a profit, or more money than they need to pay their expenses. More than half of these organizations are completely run by volunteers. In 2012, over 13 000 volunteers contributed over 200 000 hours to City of Edmonton programs and services. When have you volunteered for something What did you do How did it make you feel What events or organizations do you think need volunteers to help them What kinds of volunteer jobs do you think exist List two or three examples. Why do you think it is important to volunteer What could happen if people did not volunteer to help with community or city events or activities 42 Make A Better City
Student Resource Do you think even five or ten minutes of participation in a community event or activity is volunteering Or would you have to give more time to be considered a volunteer The fact is, you are a volunteer for any time you spend helping others. When you help even for a short period of time, it is called microvolunteerism. Microvolunteering is the latest idea in volunteering and encourages people to contribute whatever time they may have to something that benefits others, even if it is only five or ten minutes! Microvolunteering is also happening through online, or Internet based, communities. Projects are posted online and people join up to contribute ideas, skills or money. Here’s what Volunteer Canada said about Canadian volunteers: Volunteering is part of our identity as Canadians – we value civic participation and embrace a spirit of community. The tremendous efforts of our 12.5 million volunteers help make Canada a vibrant, safe place to call home. Across the country, Canadians are getting involved and leading positive change in a variety of ways, all of them vital – from quick bursts of mobile micro-volunteering on smartphones to front-line disaster relief efforts overseas. The work of volunteers is essential to maintaining healthy, dynamic communities at home and around the world. National Volunteer Week April 15-21, 2012: http://nationalvolunteerweek.ca. What effect do you think five or ten minutes of volunteer time could have Why do you think this StepUp GREAT VOLUNTEERS BUILDING A GREAT CITY edmonton.ca/volunteers volunteer with Make A Better City 43
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