Volunteering can help those in need, as one in four families struggle with poverty, 37% of women experience abuse, and 40% of the homeless are under 18. The document encourages volunteering just one hour a week to make a difference, as that adds up significantly if others also volunteer their time and get their friends involved. It notes that if everyone in Canada or the United States volunteered one hour weekly, over 150 million or 1.5 billion hours could be contributed respectively each year. The document promotes joining Volunteer Connect to start volunteering.

1. Volunteer Connect

5. According to the United Way, ONE in FOUR families struggle with poverty.

6. 37% of women have experienced physical abuse

7. And 40% of the homeless are under 18

11. On average we watch 28 hours of TV per week and spend 19 hours on the internet.

12. How many minutes were you on Facebook today?

13. 1 hour a week can make a difference

16. If everyone in Canada volunteered one hour a week that would equal 150 million hours a year

17. And 1.5 billion hours in the United States

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