对于全部人口还不及中国一个省份的加拿大来说，“义工”是社会生活中不可或缺的一部分，千千万万个志愿者为推动着加拿大社会的进步贡献个人的力量。
根据统计，半数的加拿大人平均每年花在做义工上的时间约有100个小时。加拿大各省教学大纲都规定，高中生需要完成义工时间几十个小时。其中，BC省的高中生至少要完成30个小时。
为什么要求高中生做义工？选择做什么样的义工对孩子更有意义？
我们在指导学生选择做何种义工的时候，主要从四个方面考虑：Passion（热情），Dedication(投入），Growth（成长），Impact（影响力）。
首先，需要考虑孩子的兴趣，选择他（她）感兴趣的义工工作，这样他（她）才愿意全情投入。在工作的过程中，孩子的能力的提高将会体现在：领导能力，沟通能力，时间管理能力，抗压能力，创新能力等方面。
与此同时，他们通过接触社会，学会共情，能够从青春期的过度关注自我，转而从宏观的角度关注整个世界和周围的人，利用自己的才能去帮助他人。
当他们对社会有一定的影响力，这种成就感会推动他们在学业，生活中做得更棒。所以，在加拿大如何完成高中的义工小时数，同时把收获最大化，需要好好规划。
8月26日，我们组织学生为 Stevenson Dragon Boat Festival 做义工。
天公作美，艳阳高照，对义工却是挑战。我们作为 runner，需要顶着烈日在码头协助运动员上船和下船。
原本按计划的5个小时的工作结束后，活动的主办方需要大家再加班2小时，帮助整理物资。原本我们还有些担心，没想到孩子们没有一个人抱怨，都坚持到最后。
活动结束后，按照惯例，孩子们都通过写日记，分享了自己的感受，让我们一起体会她们的喜悦吧。
1. 在做义工之前，义工经验丰富 Elina 就已经无数次想象自己可能被委派什么样的工作，文笔间充满了无限期待。
I was anxious about my job. What kind of job would I get at a Dragon Boat Festival? It would be nice to help at a lemonade stand or an ice cream stand, and even better if I could work at information centre. Also, I could also be asked to dress up as stuffed animals to entertain children, although it would make me hot and sweaty.
2. Tina 曾经有一次想为某个机构组织的活动做义工，因为该机构承诺“做5个小时，给11个小时的义工证明”。我们告诉她，加拿大社会是建立在诚信基础之上的，任何人和机构不应该说谎，不应该做伪证，这样的义工不能做。龙舟赛后她的感受是：
I had a lot of reaping during the Dragon Boat Festival last Saturday. It was my first time ever seeing so many races, approximately 50 races, and opponents, roughly one thousand, in a single day. Opponents of all ages, from around 10 to 80 years old, were all so passionate about this fun sport. They really made my day. At the end of the race, many teams said, “thank you” to all the volunteers. I felt really great for helping them.
3. Mina 参加过我们组织的端午划龙舟赛，在结束了这次龙舟赛的义工工作后，她表示对划龙舟产生了浓厚的兴趣，会加入学校的 Dragon Boat Club，争取明年作为运动员参加。
The positive elements of being a volunteer is watching each team try hard to showcase the sportsmanship. I saw several seniors and even handicapped people involved whole-heartedly in this lively activity, which was really touching.
I really admire their spirit and hope one day I could become a senior like them with passion for life. The members in each group are very unitive. This sport highlights that only a group of united people can achieve great success. Another reason why I am into volunteering for this activity is that each time when the people on the dragon boats said, “thank you, volunteers.” This gave me the stamina to keep working. Overall, this activity is meaningful.
4. 曾经一度非常喜欢宅在家里的 Jenny，此次也有很多的感想。
I had a host of thoughts about this volunteer experience. When for the first time athletes said, “ thank you for volunteering,” I felt proud of myself. Helping them to hold the festival is a great job. When the group I had helped won the medal, I felt like I won too, because I felt I was one of them.
根据统计，半数的加拿大人平均每年花在做义工上的时间约有100个小时。加拿大各省教学大纲都规定，高中生需要完成义工时间几十个小时。其中，BC省的高中生至少要完成30个小时。
为什么要求高中生做义工？选择做什么样的义工对孩子更有意义？
我们在指导学生选择做何种义工的时候，主要从四个方面考虑：Passion（热情），Dedication(投入），Growth（成长），Impact（影响力）。
首先，需要考虑孩子的兴趣，选择他（她）感兴趣的义工工作，这样他（她）才愿意全情投入。在工作的过程中，孩子的能力的提高将会体现在：领导能力，沟通能力，时间管理能力，抗压能力，创新能力等方面。
与此同时，他们通过接触社会，学会共情，能够从青春期的过度关注自我，转而从宏观的角度关注整个世界和周围的人，利用自己的才能去帮助他人。
当他们对社会有一定的影响力，这种成就感会推动他们在学业，生活中做得更棒。所以，在加拿大如何完成高中的义工小时数，同时把收获最大化，需要好好规划。
8月26日，我们组织学生为 Stevenson Dragon Boat Festival 做义工。
天公作美，艳阳高照，对义工却是挑战。我们作为 runner，需要顶着烈日在码头协助运动员上船和下船。
原本按计划的5个小时的工作结束后，活动的主办方需要大家再加班2小时，帮助整理物资。原本我们还有些担心，没想到孩子们没有一个人抱怨，都坚持到最后。
活动结束后，按照惯例，孩子们都通过写日记，分享了自己的感受，让我们一起体会她们的喜悦吧。
1. 在做义工之前，义工经验丰富 Elina 就已经无数次想象自己可能被委派什么样的工作，文笔间充满了无限期待。
I was anxious about my job. What kind of job would I get at a Dragon Boat Festival? It would be nice to help at a lemonade stand or an ice cream stand, and even better if I could work at information centre. Also, I could also be asked to dress up as stuffed animals to entertain children, although it would make me hot and sweaty.
2. Tina 曾经有一次想为某个机构组织的活动做义工，因为该机构承诺“做5个小时，给11个小时的义工证明”。我们告诉她，加拿大社会是建立在诚信基础之上的，任何人和机构不应该说谎，不应该做伪证，这样的义工不能做。龙舟赛后她的感受是：
I had a lot of reaping during the Dragon Boat Festival last Saturday. It was my first time ever seeing so many races, approximately 50 races, and opponents, roughly one thousand, in a single day. Opponents of all ages, from around 10 to 80 years old, were all so passionate about this fun sport. They really made my day. At the end of the race, many teams said, “thank you” to all the volunteers. I felt really great for helping them.
3. Mina 参加过我们组织的端午划龙舟赛，在结束了这次龙舟赛的义工工作后，她表示对划龙舟产生了浓厚的兴趣，会加入学校的 Dragon Boat Club，争取明年作为运动员参加。
The positive elements of being a volunteer is watching each team try hard to showcase the sportsmanship. I saw several seniors and even handicapped people involved whole-heartedly in this lively activity, which was really touching.
I really admire their spirit and hope one day I could become a senior like them with passion for life. The members in each group are very unitive. This sport highlights that only a group of united people can achieve great success. Another reason why I am into volunteering for this activity is that each time when the people on the dragon boats said, “thank you, volunteers.” This gave me the stamina to keep working. Overall, this activity is meaningful.
4. 曾经一度非常喜欢宅在家里的 Jenny，此次也有很多的感想。
I had a host of thoughts about this volunteer experience. When for the first time athletes said, “ thank you for volunteering,” I felt proud of myself. Helping them to hold the festival is a great job. When the group I had helped won the medal, I felt like I won too, because I felt I was one of them.
