10 Good Reasons For Why You Should Volunteer

It might be the ideal time to set you up for next year’s job. But you have to be willing to volunteer part-time in your community. Unpaid work can help you learn new skills, understand more about the workplace, and best of all give you something to point to when you’re looking for a paid job in the future. These are at least 10 good reasons for volunteering!

To meet people & make new friends
To put spare time to good use
To gain new experiences or learn new skills
To do something enjoyable
To make use of existing skills
To build confidence & take on new responsibilities
To be valued, appreciated and feel useful
To gain a sense of achievement
To put something back
To do something of special or personal interest

Tips for Volunteers!

Show up. Resist the urge to skip a day, no matter how tempting. Remember, you’re establishing a work record for that future job.
Speak up. Don’t be shy about asking questions. Don’t be embarrassed if you don’t understand something. In the real world, successful adults speak up when they’re confused.
Step up. Any time you see something that needs to be done, do it without being asked. They’ll appreciate your initiative.