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How to Volunteer Your Way Into a New Job

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Volunteering is the secret weapon you can use to bulk up your resume and find a new job. The Corporation for National and Community Service found that those who do volunteer work have a 27% higher chance of finding a job than those who do not. Do the numbers still not convince you to get out and volunteer? Here are 5 more reasons why you should donate your energy and time.



It will expand your network
Just like any other social event, volunteering will open up connections and doors that you can knock on in the future. But instead of just socializing, you are surrounded by people who are dedicating time to a non-profit or the less fortunate. These kinds of people are way more likely to be friendly and open up connections with you, especially if your show interest in the organization.


You will feel better about yourself
Is it selfish if the only reason you are volunteering is to feel better about yourself? Not really! You are helping others and yourself-- it’s a win for everybody! Dedicating your time to a greater good will give you a feeling of accomplishment, something you might have been missing out on if you are unemployed. Use volunteering to boost your moral and serve others in the process.
Find new passions
There’s something about doing an unpaid project that brings out a new side of people. You might find your heart is more open and compassionate when you aren’t getting any compensation other than a good feeling. This is a great time for new interests and passions to come into your life. You might find a new career path you didn’t know you loved!


Fill in the gaps on your resume
Employers are curious to know what you were doing in that 6-month break on your resume. It’s not always a red flag when they see a gap this big, but it's better to have meaningful reasons why you weren’t working other than just “I was taking time off”. Employers will be smitten when you give an answer like “I spent some time volunteering at the Children’s Hospital” instead of the first answer. Volunteering can also help if you are low on experience, and don’t have a lot of content on your resume. This will bulk it up and give more credibility to your work ethic.


It’s free education
Free education is found in volunteering! You can learn about a cause in depth and get insider perspective on a career by volunteering. Think of it as free college experience or an internship. You don’t have to pay for it, but you still learn a lot about others and/or the cause you are giving your service to.


Offering your time to the less fortunate can only positively affect your growth; there’s no downside to volunteering! It’s an easy way to educate yourself, gain experience, and expand your network. What are you waiting for? Check out https://www.volunteermatch.org/ to find volunteering options near you.


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