How To Make Positive Things Happen By Volunteering

“There are big problems that change the world. If we are working together, that will make us understand each other, appreciate each other, help each other.” Jack Ma

Struggling to find your next opportunity? Are you in between jobs and are not getting any calls? Volunteer, think of giving back; you have excellent skills, and the best way to allow someone to know is by showing them. Don’t be afraid to offer your time, even if it’s on a part-time basis. It’s a great way to get your name out there.

In my career, my form of volunteering was by always asking someone if they needed help. It didn’t matter to me if it wasn’t my job or role. I saw it as an opportunity to learn and grow. It’s all about your attitude. Do you have a winning attitude? Remember, you have a choice.

Are you ready to get to the next level? Below I will share with you the top skills you can gain by volunteering.

Besides helping you advance in your career, volunteering is a form of giving, and it has enormous positive benefits for you and those you serve.

Skills you can acquire:

• Learn how to work in a team environment
• Leadership skills
• Problem solving and adaptability
• Communication Skills
• Plan and Prioritize
• Time management
• Improve interpersonal skills 

1. Explore Your Passions
Know what you like to do and find an industry that allows you to work in that type of environment. For instance, if you are into makeup see if you can be a makeup artists assistant and learn by working together with him or her.

2. Build Networks
Find trade shows in the industry of your choice and start networking. Build contact lists and if you find the opportunity to volunteer for your dream career then do it. But start by building a secure network of people that you can help.

3. Being Valued By Employers
Let’s say you are working at a company as an assistant. But, you have always wanted to earn more money and wanted to learn sales. Then ask to work during your lunch hour, after hours and spend some extra time helping the sales department. You will learn new skills that can help you grow in the future.

4. Sharpen Existing Skills
You already know how to edit videos, but there are a lot more than you can learn. Approach someone that you know might need some help editing videos and do extra work with their projects. That will sharpen your existing skills giving you the opportunity to do more in the future.

5. Analyze Your Next Career Step
What are you doing now? See where you can take your career and find the opportunity by talking to different people. Learn new skills and if you’re in the corporate environment then see what is your next step and start volunteering in that particular department.

In summary, make it count it’s not easy to work for free, but if you have the right intention, things will soon turn around for you. Don’t be afraid to take risks. Have the service mentality in everything you do. Contact me today for a Career Coaching Session.

Until next week,
Coach Barb
Certified Career Coach



What valuable skills have you acquired by volunteering?