Volunteerism

__**Students Will:**__

//**Realize the importance of volunteering when choosing a career and getting a job.**//   - Volunteering gives you experience - Volunteering looks good on resumes/applications for university and jobs - Volunteering gives you an opportunity and a chance to help people in need - Volunteering helps people because they gain knowledge about who they are - The ability to try and gain experience in numerous fields - Volunteers gain a sense of: -Achievement -Recognition -Personal Growth -Family ties -Friendship, sense of belonging  //Information about why you should volunteer:// [] __[]__  //Links for volunteer opportunities in Calgary:// [] [|http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway] [|/PTARGS_0_0_766_250_0_43/http%3B/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Living/Volunteer/] [] //**Learn the safety rules for working as a volunteer.**// <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> //-// <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Learn the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and proper handling and storage -Follow these twelve rules to follow while working and volunteering <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 1) Get training for the tasks you will do and the workplace you will be present in. Always follow the procedures and rules. 2) Be supervised, to ensure you do the task correctly and safely, and for some one to be there when an accident occurs 3) Wear the gear required for completing the task, such as gloves, protective eye wear, hairnets ect. 4) Think through the job, and identify risks before starting 5) Ask question about the job/tasks you will be doing 6) Never do anything you haven’t received training to do safely. Never do anything you’ve been told not to do. 7) Always follow the rules of the task and workplace. These rules have been put in place to ensure the safety of staff. 8) Tell your supervisor if you see something hazardous that may hurt you or another employee. 9) Always report injuries to supervisors and employees and/or family. 10) Talk to your supervisor, family and friends about the jobs you will be doing, and share concerns. 11) Be honest about your capabilities, and never do tasks you don’t think you can complete. 12) Never assume you can do jobs without previous guidance, training, supervision or instruction. Always check with your supervisor on tasks before you do more than what was asked. <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: Times; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">//Links for workplace safety:// [] [] []