Volunteering outings
Important factors
Social outings
Reasons for volunteering
Random
100
Where are they volunteering?
Food Bank
100
Is it important to be on time for an outing or volunteering shift?
Yes, very important this shows that you can be independent and responsible. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before the expected time of arrival.
100
Where do we go to the movies?
Yorkdale mall
100
Small acts of kindness can make a difference and brighten someone's day.
100
Raising children takes a v___e, and our community is very supportive.
Meaning: A large group effort is needed to achieve something.
Raising children takes a village, and our community is very supportive.
200
What are they engaging in?
Tree planting
200
Is it important to stay with the group on an outing?
Yes very important to stay with the group. When someone gets seperated the whole group has to stop the outing and locate the missing person. Staff must contact the missing person's emergency contact and let them know and possibly police could be involved.
200
Where do we visit during the community walk?
Tim Hortons or McDonalds
200
He learned amazing ________ ______ while volunteering.
cooking skills
200
A place that serves food to people who are hungry
soup kitchen, senior programs, afterschool programs, meals on wheels, food bank
300
What are they doing?
Beach clean up
300
What if the charity does not offer a snack that I like?
It is best to pack a snack just in case that snack that you are offered is not to your taste. There is no guarantee that you will like what you are offered and the charity is not obiligated to provide snacks.
300
Where do we go to play and learn about music?
Will's Studio
300
A place you help animals
animal shelter, farm, CARD, wild life centre
300
What province has the highest volunteering rate?
Saskatchewan has the highest rate of formal volunteering for non-profit organizations with 58%
400
Where are they volunteering?
Animal Shelter
400
Can I buy a lunch during the Movie outing to the mall?
Yes, you can buy a lunch at the mall. Please budget for this as prices vary, I would suggest about 10 to 20 dollars. You can save money by bringing along a water bottle or packing a lunch.
400
Name a fun group trip we have been on?
Royal Winter Fair, Riverdale farm, Mandarin, Art Galley, ROM, Evergreen Brickworks etc...
400
Name a place we volunteer at on a regular basis?
Salvation Army, Daily Bread food bank, North York Harvest food bank, Food share, Bargains group, Ve'ahavta, Everygreen Brickworks, Aptus
400
What month does National Volunteer Week occur in?
April (24th-30th)
500
A place where you help seniors.
nursing home, assisted living, independent living, seniors recreation centre
500
What should I wear to a group trip?
Depending on the weather and time of year you will need to dress for the weather. In the summer, wear light clothing, hat, sunscreen, comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. In the winter/fall, wear a coat, hat, mittins/gloves and suitable footwear.
500
Name a group trip you would like to go on?
Answers will vary
500
How can volunteering help you build your resume?
By adding new workplace skills and letting you gain independence
500
Who plays Superman in the new movie?
The current actor playing Superman in the DC Universe is David Corenswet, who stars in the 2025 film "Superman".