Volunteers are central to VON’s Mission, working in partnership with VON staff to develop, implement and deliver a wide array of services that meet community needs.

VON Volunteers are:

• Warm and caring
• Dependable, patient and trustworthy
• Good communicators
• From all walks of life
• Willing to give back to their community through sharing their time and talents

When you become a VON Volunteer, we will:

• Match your strengths, interests and available time to a volunteer role that’s right for you
• Give you a clear picture of the position requirements
• Provide the training to do it well
• Support you in your volunteer role through regular contact
• Provide ongoing education opportunities to assist you in your role and to introduce you to new opportunities and friends
• Value your contributions whether large or small

Benefits of Volunteering

• Increase your awareness of community and social service needs
• Developing important new skills and friendships
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Improving your life, and the lives of others
• Contributing to your community…and so much more!

“Volunteers enhance the world. The precious time that volunteers give becomes all the travels to the heart of the receiver.”

Contact your local branch for more information

Middlesex-Elgin Volunteer Newsletter

Stay up-to-date on how your time, donations and support are helping your community everyday. A volunteer newsletter will be posted quarterly for your reading pleasure.

Fall 2009

Winter 2009

Spring 2010

Summer 2010