Volunteering

Volunteers are people from all walks of life, all ages and stages.  What they have in common is the desire to make a difference in their community and in their own life, by giving their time and expertise.

Considerations before volunteering

  • Identify where your interests lie.
  • Consider what you would do with your time if money were not an issue.
  • Take stock of the skills you have to offer.
  • Determine the level of commitment you want to make.
  • Evaluate what fits with your lifestyle and availability.
  • Reflect on whether you support the values and mission of the organization you are considering volunteering with.

Benefits of Volunteering

Volunteers are essential to our way of life and have a positive impact on the way our communities develop and operate. Some of the benefits are:

  • Meet new people and become familiar with the community.
  • Satisfaction that comes when providing service.
  • Continuous  learning and personal growth.
  • Career and skills development.
  • Increased self-confidence and self-esteem.
  • Help solve local issues and become a leader in your community.
  • A chance to give back and make our community a better place to live.
  • New challenges, skills and experiences.

Volunteer Opportunities

VolunteerConnector is the go-to platform that connects volunteers with non-profits in and around Cochrane. It easy for you to find an activity or program that suits your skills and interests!

Access the Volunteer Connector

Note: most organizations require volunteers to get a criminal record check. Find out how.

Local organizations:

Check out some videos from some of our local organizations: 

Resources