Last week I started to take a look at various organizations in the city that welcomes volunteers. Volunteering is a great way to share your skills and time with people who are less fortunate, and also a wonderful resume builder if you're looking for a job. But most importantly it gives you a chance to give of yourself -- and that is as beneficial to you as to the people you are helping.
If you are a computer-inclined person, Edmonton Freenet is always looking for volunteers to answer technical questions over the phone, lead training sessions, and do general office work. The Support Network needs volunteers for their Distress Line. You'll need to go through a 54 hour training program and commit to two four hour shifts each month for a total of one year. For those of you concerned with safety in the area you live, Neighborhood Watch is a program that relies upon the monitoring abilities of volunteers, as well as fundraising and the distribution of informational materials. There are amh other non-profit organizations int he city that welcome volunteers -- many of them do not have active Web sites yet, so this is a topic I will definitely revisit in the near future. Previous Features
