Langley Spirit of BC Community Committee Website

The Langley Spirit of BC Community Committee in partnership with the 2010 Legacies Now - VolWeb.ca and we are looking for individuals to help us out at various events and festivals throughout Langley. To find out how you become involved with the Langley Spirit of BC, we welcome organizations and individuals to contact us.

E-mail: volunteers@langleyspiritofbc.com

Our committee is connected to VolWeb.ca which is a free website that connects volunteers and event organizers in your local community. Register today and create your own personal profile to find volunteer opportunities in Langley that suites your interests and lifestyle. VolWeb.ca was created by 2010 Legacies Now to encourage volunteerism and increase access to volunteer opportunities, leading up to and beyond the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter games. Registering with VolWeb.ca" helps ensure that you don't miss out on great volunteer opportunities and it's free!

For more information or to register, please visit http://www.volweb.ca/

FAQ's about Volunteering with VolWeb.ca", please visit their website: http://volweb.ca/volweb/faq.php

Why Volunteer?

When asked why s/he has chosen to pursue volunteering many potential volunteers find this hard to express.

There are many reasons why someone decides to make time to volunteer. The catalysts can be personal, professional, community or society driven. Motivation trends change and evolve over time.

It is important for individuals, non-profit organizations and volunteer centres to understand what motivates volunteers because this affects the success of the future mutual experience. Motivations determine how, why, when and where volunteers are most fulfilled, and are therefore most effective in their chosen voluntary positions. A positive volunteer experience in turn leads to the success of community services and programs.

Individuals (and groups) volunteer to:

Experience personal growth, learning and satisfaction
Pursue professional growth and development
Create employment skills
Expand his/her professional network
Enjoy social interaction / meet new people
Master a new language
Learn about a new society, country or community
Fulfill a sense of empathy / connection with a "cause"
Be a part of positive change in their community
Have fun
Build personal empowerment and self-esteem
Instill a value of giving and caring
Complete education or work experience requirements

Why Volunteer article info source: Volunteer BC http://www.volunteerbc.bc.ca/

Volunteers

People with Hearts of Gold

Folks we honour. Friends Indeed

Where in the world would our world be,

If it wasn't for volunteers?

Thank Heaven for people with hearts of gold,

They overcome all of our fears.

The folks that give freely of talent and time,

Who underwrite so much success,

In support of society's pillars of hope,

Their actions speak volumes we bless.

Policing, firefighting and Block Watch, too,

Draw spontaneous people who care,

And amateur sports of every description,

Helped by folks with great spirit out there.

Medical research and Charity groups,

Reach unbelievable goals that are set,

When people believe in the value of giving,

And work to be sure goals are met.

Scouts, Guides, Cubs, Brownies all show the way,

Respect for life and law at an early age,

And folks of all ages share the Spirit of BC,

As they volunteer at life's center stage.

A commitment of neighbour helping neighbour,

Drawn together like never before,

Is a goal of the new Langley Volunteer Bureau,

Inspires events and volunteers to unite more and more.

Volunteers. People with Hearts of Gold,

Your ideas, your energy, your skill,

Your participation and commitment to sharing,

Assures good things happen, and they will.

Volunteer Langley Spirit of BC is new here this year,

Leaders will make all citizens happy and proud,

We plan to train and retain scores of new volunteers,

A most important part of the crowd.

Courtesy, Bob Groulx

July, 2008

Langley Spirit of BC is a registered non-profit society. Supported by 2010 Legacies Now and the Province of BC, Spirit of BC is a province-wide initiative that promotes community innovation, pride and excellence, and involves British Columbians in the opportunities arising from the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

"The Government of Canada has contributed funding to this initiative."