VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering at Markham Seniors Welfare Association

Volunteer service has been a part of practically every civilization and society. It can be defined as the contribution that individuals make as a no profit, no wage, action for the well-being of their neighbourhood, or community as a way of giving back.

To Markham Seniors Welfare Association volunteering must be free. The service must be done without any financial payment. The service must be freely offered and not required by the courts, by a course or graduation requirement, or by an employer. MTSA promotes both volunteering and community service.

Who Can Volunteer?

Everyone can volunteer. A volunteer needs only to begin with a willingness to give of their time and talents.

Why Volunteer?

People volunteer for a wide variety of reasons, especially wanting to help others. There are rewards like skill development and friendship, and volunteering is a way of giving back to your community.

Your Motivations

Feel needed, share a skill, get to know a community, gain leadership skills, keep busy, help someone, have fun, learn something new, make new friends, and build your resume.

How do you become a Volunteer with MTSA?

Fill out the volunteer application form, submit it to the Manager, Community Outreach, along with your resume if you have one, and you will be called in for an interview within a two-week period.

Rights and Responsibilities of the Volunteer