Did you know...?

• 21.7% (94,340) of Brampton’s residents are youth between the ages 10 and 24.
• Brampton has 29,062 secondary students and by volunteering 40 hours each it could provide $12 million in free labour annually to the not-for-profit sector.

Why Volunteer?

• It connects YOU to your community.
• You can make new friends.
• You can receive recognition for your efforts and contributions.
• You can explore a new career and learn job-related skills.
• You can discover your strengths, talents and interests in a practical environment.
• You can help to create safer and healthier schools.
• You gain personal satisfaction by helping others.
• You can build confidence and self-esteem.
• You can build communication and social skills.
• You can learn and develop your leadership skills.
• You can discover and apply your civic responsibility.
• You can better understand the role you play in strengthening your community.
• It can assist you with your future educational goals, such as scholarships.
• It gives you a voice to share your thoughts, your ideas and what is important to you.
• It provides a level playing field where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.

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