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“Giving is not just about making a donation it’s about making a difference.”<\/p>\n\u2014 Kathy Calvin, former President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Foundation.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

DONATE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Support the CRC<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Support the West Island Community Resource Centre and help empower local families with vital resources, programs, and support services. Your generous donation makes a lasting impact on our community, ensuring everyone has access to the help they need to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Support the West Island Community sector<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to support the West Island Community Sector by making a donation, we invite you to contact West Island Community Shares<\/strong>, Centraide of Greater Montreal<\/strong> or directly contact the non-profit organization<\/strong> that you are interested in supporting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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West Island Community Shares<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Centraide of Greater Montreal<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A Local Organization<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“Help one another. There\u2019s no time like the present, and no present like the time.”<\/p>\n\u2014 James Durst, singer, poet, songwriter.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Volunteer work provides much-needed assistance to local non-profit community organizations offering crucial services to residents and can also result in positive outcomes for volunteers. Volunteer work can show you how to use and hone skills you already have, enable you to develop new ones and discover abilities you didn\u2019t know you possessed.  Volunteer work builds skill sets, increases confidence, and provides a sense of satisfaction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Skills you acquire through volunteer work are transferable to the workplace and can increase your level of employability in today\u2019s competitive job market.  Increasingly employers demand that potential new hires be well-rounded, community-minded workers with ample volunteer experience. Volunteer experiences can result in references from supervisors, helpful contacts, pertinent work experience, and sometimes even offers of employment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some ways to start your search for meaningful volunteer opportunities.  Begin with where you are now.  Some questions to consider are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n