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Giving Back
Volunteering takes as many shapes as there
are human interests, but the rule of thumb
is simple; your volunteer experience should
be as rewarding to you as it is beneficial
to others.
Think of volunteering as an opportunity to
do something you dream about. Everybody has
a hidden talent. What are the skills you’d
like to put to use most often?
Lifelong Learning
Volunteering is also an excellent way to
practice or acquire skills that you’ll apply
to your career. Most employers encourage
volunteering for precisely this reason –
some companies even match employee volunteer
hours with a monetary contribution.
When exploring volunteering opportunities,
be sure that the organization you’re
considering will give you hands-on
experience in your field of interest.
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Talent for Teaching
Sharing your expertise with others is a
rewarding way to keep your knowledge up to
date, and sharpen skills you might not use
as often as you like.
The possibilities are endless. What’s most
important is that the subject you choose to
teach is something that you also love to
learn about.
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