| F |
1. |
A volunteer centre promotes volunteerism by providing a link between volunteer
commitment and community needs. Non-profit organizations list their request
for volunteers with the centre and prospective volunteers are referred
to them through its services. |
| T |
2. |
Volunteering is a way to express concern for the community and accept responsibility
for our own well-being - it also provides an outlet to satisfy people's
talents and ambitions. |
| T |
3. |
Canada's volunteers are: from all walks of life, 25% are from 35-44 years
old, 20% are from 15-19 years old and elderly, 25% from a cultural background
other than English or French. |
| F |
4. |
More than one quarter of working age Canadians volunteer and each contributes
an average of 3.7 hours per week. |
| T |
5. |
True. |
| T |
6. |
True. |
| F |
7. |
The need for volunteers is actually increasing because of cuts to government
services and funding to community organizations. |
| T |
8. |
Volunteerism paves the way for new jobs - it looks great on a resume, teaches
many important skills, and is a way to meet potential employers. |
| F |
9. |
Actually the city of Hamilton has over 100,000 volunteers!!! |
| F |
10. |
The first food banks were established by individuals who recognized the
need. |
