WHY VOLUNTEER
Volunteering is a way to gain relevant work experience, develop critical career skills and build a network for a future job search.
Reflect on your goals
Before you begin volunteering, take a moment to reflect on what you hope to gain from the experience. These key questions can help you identify opportunities that align with your values, interests, and availability:
- What do I want to achieve personally or professionally through volunteering?
- What skills or strengths do I want to share or develop?
- What causes or communities matter most to me?
- What kind of time commitment can I realistically make?
- What type of environment do I prefer (indoors/outdoors, remote/in person)?
- How far am I willing to travel to volunteer?
In addition to helping you find meaningful volunteer opportunities now, these questions are a valuable part of your ongoing career exploration!
Employable skills from volunteering
Volunteering helps you build and highlight transferable skills that are valuable to employers.
Highlight these skills in your resumé, in cover letters and in interviews to demonstrate your experience and impact.
If the volunteer opportunity is connected to an on-campus opportunity, then it’s also eligible to be included on your Co-curricular Record (CCR).
