Volunteering Requirements and Benefits:

The following are bona fide requirements for volunteer positions:

• Applicant must be 21 years of age 
• Legally able to volunteer in Canada 
• To be able to attend and complete a 50 hour training program 
• To be able to commit to 12 hours per month for a minimum period of one year 
• Payment of $50.00 training fee
• To be able to accept and respect differences in opinions, values, views and beliefs that may be different from your own 
• Agreement to complete the police verification form given by Spectra Community Support Services or submission of a recent police records check form from a volunteer organization (within 6 months of validity period) 
• Agreement to sign the confidentiality agreement

Benefits of Volunteering:

When you volunteer with Spectra Community Support Services, you'll be "giving back" to your community by supporting some of its most vulnerable members.   You'll also have the opportunity to:

• Increase your self-awareness 
• Clarify goals in your life in terms of career/job/new experience 
• Develop active listening and effective communication skills 
• Gain new insights and perspectives about the community
• Acquire new knowledge by being exposed to different settings and experiences 
• Improve your understanding of individual differences by being exposed to people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, races, ages and abilities 
• Increase your awareness of the special needs and circumstances of others 
• Improve your understanding of your own personal strengths, values and beliefs 
• Develop a stronger sense of belonging and giving back to the community 
• Have increased insight into social issues and community challenges 
• Enhance your knowledge of community resources 
• Learn about crisis intervention skills 
• Develop skills which are useful in interpersonal and professional life situations 
• Help others help themselves 
• Have the opportunity to network and meet new people

Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information at 905-459-8439 extension 2 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

Spectra Community Support Services is a proud member of Volunteer MBC - www.volunteermbc.org.