What does it mean to volunteer?

Why is it important to make a positive difference in the world? Why is apathy not an option?


Make a difference with the hands God gave you... Be the change you want to see in the world. -Gandhi


Have you ever thought, "What could I possibly do? I don't have any special skills... I'm just a ..." 


You're wrong... you just need to give what you can, to make a difference.


What does it mean to volunteer? Watch and learn... How can you make a big difference in a small way?



Why volunteer?
If you ever feel like you are missing something... Try giving of yourself to help others.





Why Volunteer? by John Legend and Agape Choir

If you hear this message, wherever you stand
Im calling every woman, calling every man
Were the generation
We cant afford to wait
The future started yesterday
And were already late

Weve been looking for a song to sing
Searched for a melody, searched for someone to lead
Weve been looking for the world to change
If you feel the same, then go on and say

If youre out there, sing along with me
If youre out there, Im dying to believe that youre out there
Stand up and say it loud
If youre out there, tomorrows startin now
Now now

No more broken promises
No more call to war
Unless its love and peace that were really fighting for
We can destroy hunger, we can conquer hate
Put down the arms and raise your voice
Were joining hands today

Oh I was looking for a song to sing
I searched for a leader, but the leader was me
We were looking for the world to change
We can be heroes, just go on and say

If youre out there, sing along with me
If youre out there
Im dying to believe
That youre out there
Stand up and say it loud
If youre out there
Tomorrows starting now
Now now
Oh now now

If youre ready we can shake the world
Believe again, it starts within
We dont have to wait for destiny
We should be the change that we want to see

If youre out there oooh ooooh ooooooh

If youre out there
And youre ready now
Say it loud scream it out

If youre out there
Sing along with me
If youre out there
Im dying to believe
That youre out there
Stand up and say it loud
If youre out there
Tomorrows starting now

If youre out there
If youre out there
If youre out there

If you hear this message, wherever you stand
Im calling every woman, calling every man
Were the generation
We cant afford to wait
The future started yesterday and were already late

Volunteers Are All Around You...
Watch the video. Name at least 5 categories of volunteers. Why are these volunteers needed? How do they make a difference in the lives of Canadians?




Where can you find out about volunteering?
http://www.unitedwayregina.ca/impact/impact_volunteeropps.html

http://relocatecanada.com/regina/vol.html

Heart and Stroke Big Bike Video
http://www.bigbike.ca/site/c.qmL5JmO7KzE/b.4702063/k.7366/About_Big_Bike.htm


U of S Students Flash Mob for Philanthropy!


About 40 U of S student volunteers choreographed and practiced this "Thank You" flash mob dance to show their gratitude to our alumni for their continued support of students. The Annual Giving office at the University of Saskatchewan spearheaded this campaign to raise awareness of the support alumni give to students and to encourage more giving to the Annual Fund Campaign for Students. The performance was during Orientation on September 1st, 2011 to show our gratitude and allow first year students to become familiar with the generous support they receive from our alumni and friends. Please visit give.usask.ca to find out how you can make a difference in a student's life with a donation today. Every dollar makes a difference. Thank you to all the student volunteers for putting this flash mob together.