In addition, some of our volunteers help out as part of their cooperative education or through a work experience program. Others volunteer to explore career choices and learn new skills. Through cooperative education placements, students see first hand how people work together and develop a sense of responsibility beyond themselves. Last year the Department of Volunteer Resources accepted 23 such students. RIT needs interpreters to assist in therapy.
Volunteers also can choose among various support services and volunteer programs and services.
Shifts are usually two to three hours each, one day a week, with a minimum six month commitment. David Ontonovich University Ave. 510 Janice Cowen Dunn Ave. New immigrants to Canada are turning to volunteering to learn the language and new skills. Volunteer work is marketable and is a valid part of one's work experience.