Community Involvement: A Win-Win for Everyone

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: A Win-Win for Everyone Reasons to Get Involved in Your Community IT FEELS GOOD! IT'S GOOD FOR IT'S GOOD THE COMMUNITY FOR YOUR FAMILY Volunteering your time gives you a sense of satisfaction and pride Organizations that use volunteers often provide important services to those in need Getting involved is a great way to spend time with your kids Community involvement helps you feel fulfilled Getting involved strengthens the community and the individuals within it Volunteering teaches your kids the value of helping others Places You Can Get Involved RETIREMENT HOMES Volunteer to spend time with residents playing ANIMAL SHELTERS games or just keeping them company Hang out with animals who need homes and take them for walks YOUTH SPORTS ORGANIZATIONS Volunteer to coach a youth team and help kids build their confidence HOSPITALS Assist nurses or spend time with patients who are recuperating BoYs' AND GIRLS' CLUBS Act as a positive role model and help out kids in need COMMUNITY ČENTERS Greet visitors or get involved with creating fun new programs LIBRARIES Lend your time to shelving books and helping patrons find what they need Bessada Kia's Community Involvement Big Brothers Big Sisters Ajax & Pickering Hospital Held a car wash, BBQ, and raffle to benefit the hospital Held a car wash and BBQ to raise money for BBBS Donated $50 from every car sold between July 1st and August 21st Raffle prizes included an oil change, detail package, and more Raised over $3,500 to help kids experience the value of mentorship Bessada Kia's Drive Change 2013 initiative Bessada Kia's Drive Change 2012 initiative Provided by: Sources: www.bbandsofap.com/en/Home/news/carwash.aspx cms.carepages.com/CarePages/en/Articles Tips/Helpful Tips/Come Together/get_involved.html kidshealth.org/parent/positive/family/volunteer.html* en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hospital volunteer www.facebook.com/Bessadakia/timeline www.drivechangewithkia.ca/en/story.aspx KIA www.kiadealerofajaxpickering.com