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The fair is a great way to not only give back to your community but to also give back to yourself.

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In addition to building your resume and networking, you can share your expertise and truly make a difference in our community.

In preparation for Canadasa国际传媒檚 150th anniversary, volunteer centres across the nation are putting up the challenge to donate 150 hours of volunteering over the course of the next year. The national average is 154 hours per year.

(a local branch of Rotary for 18 to 30 year-olds) will be on hand providing lunch, with all proceeds going to help their local and international projects.