Is there value in unpaid work?

If you’re worried about the lack of experience on your resume, consider volunteer work to gain valuable experience.

We know you’re thinking: ‘what can you benefit from working for free?’ We’ve got the answers…

Giving backVolunteering is an opportunity for you to give a little and at the same time gain a lot. It’s okay to have more than one reason for volunteering, but your drive should be the desire to give back to your community.

Gaining experience and learning new skillsThe skills and experience you gain while volunteering can be just as valuable as those you get from a paid employer. You’ll also have the opportunity to demonstrate enthusiasm and a spirit of generosity which are highly regarded by employers.

Meeting new peopleVolunteering gives you the opportunity to meet new people and start building your network. These connections can become very valuable, if you do a good job they could even become referees which you’ll need when applying for jobs.

Supporting a causeIf you’re passionate about a cause, volunteering can be a great way to get involved and actively support it. Your time as a volunteer could also open up doors to paid jobs in the organisation and spark new ideas about the career you want.

So you can see the value and want to start volunteering? There are a few ways to start…

If there is a particular cause you want to volunteer for, contact them directly and see if they have any positions available. If you’re not sure where you want to volunteer, websites like www.volunteeringaustralia.org are the best place to start.

Volunteering will not only help others, but will also help your career – so don’t wait any longer, become a volunteer today.

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