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The Paralympics Games

Paralympic Celebration

The Olympic Games are  thrilling, heart-breaking, uplifting – pretty much all around amazing! But did you know that there are two Olympic Games? The first games, happening in Vancouver as I write this, are the ones we have all watched and been moved by. The results cover the news, the papers and the web. But I would love to draw some light on the less-known Paralympic games, where some truly amazing and inspiring athletes are constantly pushing the limits of their physical and mental abilities.

Olympic Volunteering

The volunteering experience at Vancouver 2010 Olympics is certainly a great and life-changing one. Over 30,000 volunteers are needed to help run the Olympic games. Volunteers have the opportunity to be involved in almost all aspects of the Olympics (including helping with the medal ceremonies and meeting the athletes!)

Nov 2009
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Volunteer Postings from Across Canada

Volunteer Canada is the national leader in volunteer advocacy, involvement and strategy. With over 30 volunteer centers across Canada, Volunteer Canada is devoted to finding the right volunteer opportunity for you. To find a volunteer opportunity in your area check out Volunteer Canada’s local volunteer centre: Toronto, Ontario, Montreal, Quebec, Atlantic Canada, Manitoba, Calgary, Alberta, Vancouver, British Columbia, Yukon and the Territories.

If you are in the GTA a great place to check out some exciting volunteer possibilities is on Volunteer Toronto’s  Opportunities of the Week!

Feb 2010
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What’s New at Get Involved!

Get Involved LogoAt Get Involved there are tons of volunteer opportunities that are constantly being posted. These are the highlights of opportunities posted this week:

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Nov 2009
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Business gives back

As the national voice for volunteerism, Volunteer Canada leads the advancement of volunteerism in strengthening society and improving quality of life in Canada by recognizing volunteer involvement as essential to building healthy, quality communities.

Working with its members and partners in communities across Canada, Volunteer Canada develops and implements a wide range of research and public policy initiatives, as well as programs, which all relate to volunteerism and the voluntary sector.

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Nov 2009
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Volunteer sector surging

With unemployment soaring across the continent, reports from the United States show a surge in the volunteer sector, especially among young graduates.

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Oct 2009
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Tropical Adventures

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Looking to volunteer abroad? Want to escape the Canadian winter? Look no further than Tropical Adventures, your number one stop for volunteer tourism in Costa Rica. The Tropical Adventures Foundation is a non-profit organization providing volunteer tour packages for individuals, families and groups interested in exploring the culture, language and natural beauty of Costa Rica. Tropical Adventures volunteer projects offer the adventure of a lifetime for those willing to share their love, skills and time with those less fortunate.

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