For many Canadians, volunteering and being active in the community are an important part of day-to-day life. But the rewards of volunteering don't come without some risks. Whether it is coaching minor hockey or being a member of a local service club, many people who volunteer with not-for-profit organizations aren't aware of the potential liability related to their volunteer activities.
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Did you know? Canadians volunteered almost 2.1 billion hours in 2007, the equivalent of close to 1.1 million full-time jobs. The most frequent types of volunteer activities – organizing or supervising events, fundraising, sitting on committees or boards and teaching, educating and mentoring.
Intact Insurance sales newswire – Toronto Region February 2010