Give Manitoba

Manitoba 9 Now, it's incumbent upon organizations like Volunteer Manitoba to sell youth on the merits of volunteering so they — like their parents and grandparents — make it a lifelong practice, though their way of volunteering might look a little different. "We go to high schools to encourage young people to volunteer," says Gloria Dovoh, the community relations co-ordinator for Volunteer Manitoba. "We're also active on social media, posting daily to show youth why it's so gratifying to volunteer." Seymour says the message at school presentations is a simple one. "We encourage students to find something they like or enjoy doing. For example, one student might be interested in horses, so we'd encourage them to volunteer with an organization where they can work with horses. If you like creating social content, volunteer to do that. If you volunteer for something you like doing, chances are you'll continue to do it over the long term." Dovoh adds that she also lets students know about all the positives that stem from giving their time to a worthy cause. "You gain new experiences, can network with people and can benefit from working in beautiful outdoor environments or with animals," she says. "From a physical health perspective, you get exercise; mentally, you get a sense of purpose and gain a sense of self-esteem. Students can also get credits and earn scholarships and bursaries, too." Right now, there are all kinds of opportunities to volunteer in and around the city, says El-Giadaa. "Currently, we have 293 positions open on our website," she says. "The positions are varied. Basically, there's something for everyone. For anyone who wants to give back, there's a place to give their time." Interested in volunteering? Visit volunteermanitoba.ca to see what position might suit you best. Submitted photos Continued from page 8 CURRENTLY, VOLUNTEER MANITOBA HAS 293 POSITIONS OPEN ON ITS WEBSITE. VOLUNTEER MANITOBA

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