Volunteering: Good For You!

If you are retired, volunteering is a way to keep active, meet new people and share your life experiences with others. Read testimonial

If you are a student, volunteering is a chance to learn about careers in healthcare, develop workplace skills and better understand how hospitals work. Read testimonial

If you are working, volunteering is a great way to stay connected to your community and provide meaningful service to others. There are many different schedules for you (early evenings, weekends, etc). Read testimonial

Volunteering can also make you feel good. Surveys show staying connected to your community through volunteering leads to improvements in physical health and emotional outlook, including lower levels of stress and depression and higher levels of physical activity. Read testimonial

Other ways that St. Michael’s volunteers “get something back”:

  • a welcoming Volunteer Lounge (the coffee and cookies are on us!)
  • regular “lunch and learn” sessions
  • annual National Volunteer Week celebrations
  • annual recognition awards
  • access to low cost tickets to events and attractions

Ninety-six per cent of St. Michael's volunteers said that their activities were meaningful to them. And 100 per cent of the volunteers said that they would recommend St. Michael’s to a friend as a good place to volunteer! Read testimonial

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