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Hi everyone, I recently came across an interesting profile on motivations for giving and volunteering which I'd like to share with you re. below. No doubt you all have various personal and professional reasons as to why you've decided to commit your skill and time to serving the needs of Chebucto Community Net. Whatever those reasons might be, it is because of your interest and commitment that Chebucto can continue to serve its members, as well as the wider community. In our efforts to attract more volunteers and members to grow this wonderful organization, this list below is an important reminder as to why someone might wish to get involved with Chebucto. When an opportunity arises for you to speak to someone about volunteering at Chebucto, I hope these motivating indicators may be helpful. Cheers, Leo ------- (from Canadian Centre for Philanthropy) Top motivations for volunteering: -To help a cause in which they personally believe in (96%) -To use their skills and experiences (78%) -They have been personally affected or know someone who has been personally affected by the cause the organization supports (67%) -To explore their own strengths (54%) -To fulfill religious obligations or beliefs (29%) -Because their friend volunteers (25%) -To improve their job opportunities (22%) Most people between the ages of 15-34 (83%), were more likely to volunteer to use their skills and experiences. Over two-thirds of Canadians between the ages of 15-24 (68%) were more likely to explore their own strengths. More than half of Canadians between the ages of 15-24 (54%) were more likely to volunteer to improve job opportunities. Almost half of Canadians 55years of age and over were more likely to volunteer to fulfill religions obligations. _________________________________ Leo J. Deveau, Executive Director, Chebucto Community Net, Halifax, Nova Scotia. Canada _____________________________________ People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it. -Unknown _____________________________________ A community will evolve only when the people control their means of communication. -- Frantz Fanon
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