Communities are made stronger by people who donate their time and effort to give back. And it's never too early to start. Whether you are 8 or 80, there are ways in which you can get involved in your community.

Statistics show that kids who have early, positive volunteer experiences are more likely to volunteer as they get older . Giving back is a rewarding lifelong activity.

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• Help your neighbours - you can walk their dog, rake their leaves, or water their plants.
• Volunteer with an organization - if you have a particular interest or ability, incorporate it into a volunteer experience. For example, if you love animals volunteer at a local animal shelter. If you love to build, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
• Donate your gently-used clothes and toys to a local clothing drive.
• Drop off canned goods at your local food bank.

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