Before you start looking for a volunteer opportunity, take the time to do a good self-assessment to figure out how much time you want to dedicate to volunteering, and what kind of work you would like to do.

Then,   Deborah Gardner, Executive Director of the Volunteer Centre in Toronto, says that your local volunteer centre (see Volunteer Canada website) is a good place to start your search for the right opportunity:

If you don’t see something there that interests you, Cheryl Humphrey, of Volunteer Calgary, describes how to find a challenging volunteer opportunity. She recommends picking the organization you want to work with, and getting a meeting with the director.