I'm dedicating this part of my blog to volunteerism. This is Step Seven in my Employment blog.
Note that this content is fluid, as I research to add new, improve existing, and remove outdated information. Because of this, if you reference my blog, please be sure to include the update date in your source. If your document is important, it's recommended to print out the blog as it is at the moment you access it, and keep in handy in case it is needed for your sources.
Volunteering gives you great opportunities to try out different kinds of work without making a long term commitment, learn new skills, and make connections, while doing good for worthy organizations. Additionally, if you discover during volunteering that you love the work and the organization, you already have a connection and informal training, which will increase likelihood of you getting hired.
- My top recommended organizations:
- National
- American Cancer Society
- American Diabetes Association
- American Heart Association
- American Red Cross
- American Red Cross Blood Services
- Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
- Boston area
- Learning Center for the Deaf: Framingham, MA
- New England Center for Children: Southborough, MA
- Peace Abbey: Sherborn, MA
- Perkins School for the Blind: Watertown, MA
- Volunteer Search Options
Last updated: 21 Feb. 2012
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