Reasons to Volunteer

There are many reasons to get involved and volunteer.These can include:

• Learn new skills that will be an asset in the workforce
• Oppurtunity to meet and volunteer with other students
• You feel passionately engaged
• Memories that will last a lifetime
• To better understand the people and organization that serve you as a student at Brock (BUSU!)
• Oppurtunity to strengthen your resume with valuable volunteer hours

The majority of volunteers say that their volunteer activities helped them with their interpersonal skills, such as understanding people better, motivating others and dealing with difficult situations. The percentage of volunteers who reported gaining specific skills as a result of volunteering increases steadily with the number of hours they contribute.