Volunteering Idioms

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For a good causeif you say that something is for a good cause, you mean that it is worth doing or giving to

because it will help other people, for example by raising money for charity.

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As a nation, Canadians celebrate individualism,

but they are always ready to pitch in for a good

cause.

It takes a village to raise a childa child has the best ability to become a healthy

adult if the entire community takes an active role in contributing to the rearing of the child

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As his son grew, Benjamin

understood that it takes a village to

raise a child.

He cherished the support from

other parents in the community.

Actions speak louder than wordssaid to emphasize that what you do is more

important and shows your intentions and feelings more clearly than what you say

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When I was sick, my friends stepped in to

help with my kids. Actions speak louder

than words!

To reach out toto try to communicate with a person or a group of

people, usually in order to help or involve them

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Municipal government reached out to small business owners for their input on industry development.

To give back to the communityvolunteer your time to help others in

your community

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Maria immigrated to Manitoba several years ago. She has met a lot of kind and supportive people along

the way who helped her to settle down. She is now happy to give

back to the community by volunteering at Winnipeg Harvest.

To pay it forwardto respond to a person's kindness to

oneself by being kind to someone else.

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John was thankful to his tutor for all the hours she volunteered to teach him

accounting. Now, he is paying it forward by helping low income families to file

their taxes.