Volunteering

Volunteering is the act of offering your time, skills, or resources to benefit others or a cause without expecting financial compensation in return.

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• Volunteering in your community is a good way to stay active, help people, and stay connected to others.
• Many different organizations are always looking for seniors to support their volunteer programs.
• Explore opportunities to volunteer in your community in BC. For example, Better at Home is a service that provides help to other seniors in your community.
• Look into volunteering for Not-for-profit organizations.
• Perhaps you want to volunteer for others and be one of their care partners.
• You as a senior have so much to offer others. Think about sharing your skills and knowledge or learning something new.

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