Cheers for 'teers!

Howdy, folks

Here's public service announcement on behalf of those organizations needing volunteers to keep their important services running.

Top five reasons to consider volunteering:

5. It can give you a great inside look into a potentially-desirable industry.

4. It can help you learn new skills to put towards a future dream job.

3. It gives potential employers a look at what a terrific employee you would make.

2. It looks great on a resume.

1. It feels dog-gone good to contribute in a way that's meaningful to you and your community.

And just a reminder that Volunteer Vancouver (http://www.govolunteer.ca/) is an informative and user-friendly resource to search for what types of volunteer opportunites are available and might meet your needs. I signed up for the email notification service and, just this week, received some very interesting postings for such interesting organizations as the Stanley Park Ecological Society, St. Michael's Center for hospice care, and the North Shore Neighbourhood House which assists seniors, operates youth programs, and assists with child-care.

Anyhoo, thought I might illuminate a reminder (for myself as well as others) about all the potential benefits of undertaking one of these very meaningful positions.

Kudos to those of you already volunteering your time and, hopefully, we can all find a part to play in contributing to a positive community spirit.

Take care of yourselves and each other, all.

~B