• Gain practical skills and experience,
• Meet people or practice your language skills,
• Make a difference for a cause that is close to your heart,
• Explore career possibilities,
• Build your network in your areas of interest,
• Contribute to your community and help others
  
  

Before you start, ask yourself:

• Why do I want to volunteer?
• What am I passionate about? What issues are important to me?
• Are there certain skills I want to build or experiences I want to have?
• Is there a certain career area I want to explore?
• What types of people do I want to work with? Do I want to work alone?
• How much time do I have to give?
• Do I want to volunteer on or off campus?

Do you need more help getting started? Visit our Resources section for handouts, worksheets, articles, stories and discussions on volunteering.