Volunteering in Canada

“Volunteering” means performing a service willingly and without pay. Working as a volunteer can help you:

• Get Canadian work experience
• Practise your English or French
• Build your network of contacts
• Make friends and meet Canadians
• Find someone who will be a reference for you
• Show potential employers that you are willing to work hard

To find out how volunteering in Canada can help you find a job:

• Search the Internet for “volunteer” and the name of the city
• Contact an immigrant-serving organization
• Visit the Volunteer Canada website