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You may think of volunteer work as a waste of time, or something that millionaires or retirees do with their spare time. Volunteer work is for people who don’t need money or who are bored, right? Wrong. Volunteer work is not just something people with altruistic tendencies do to fill their time, it can also be an excellent source for beefing up your resume, helping your community and making you feel good about yourself.
If you are suffering from depression, volunteer work can often give you a whole new perspective on life. Volunteer work helps you see that you are needed and important and that you can make a difference in someone else’s life. People will depend on you and you will gain a sense of purpose. Not only can you learn new skills, but you can do volunteering in your area of expertise and teach your skills to others. Sometimes just having something do can help lift our spirits and put us on the right track.
Volunteering is also a great way to help your child get accepted into the college of his choice. College’s look for well-rounded students and volunteerism is one of the things admissions officers love to see on a student’s application. It shows that your child is community minded and will give him a decided edge over those who have done no volunteering.
If you are pursuing a profession or looking for a new job, volunteer work can do wonders for your resume. You can find volunteer work in just about any area and profession and it gives you noted experience, which your prospective employers will not be able to overlook. Volunteering shows you are ambitious and enthusiastic about your field and also shows that you take your work seriously and are interested in keeping your skills honed. Whether you volunteer for a community organization or start your own volunteer project, your resume will glow with the reference. |
