For those looking to put that holiday spirit of giving to good use, short-term volunteering can be a perfect opportunity to do so. France points out that short-term volunteering can also be a good way to get to know an organization and start thinking about contributing in the long-term. "One of the things I would encourage people to think about this time of year is how to take those short-term volunteer opportunities and leverage them into year-long commitments," she said. So if you're looking to dip your toes into the feel-good waters, here are some short-term volunteer gigs for you to explore. AIDS Vancouver holiday groceryAIDS Vancouver's annual holiday grocery event supports more than 700 HIV-positive people with food security issues.

Source: CBC News November 26, 2016 15:56 UTC