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"We make a living
but we make a life
by what we get,
by what we give."
-Sir Winston Churchill
Heart At Work
Why Volunteer?
You may ask yourself, "Why spend my time volunteering when I could be making money, hanging out with friends, etc.?" Well...
1. Helping you find jobs
27%
more likely to find a job
76%
of human resource executives said they gained valuable job experience from volunteering
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Develop new skills and prove your ambition to employers!
43%
25.6%
of volunteers have bachelors degrees or higher
national average of degree holders
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Volunteering gives you a better chance of networking with professionals!
2. College, Anyone?
I don't need to tell you that volunteer work helps your application, but how can you use it to the best of your advantage?
92%
of admissions counselors said they preferred candidates who worked at the same place for 4 years instead of short term jobs
$100,000's
worth of scholarships to be won!
3. Career Exploring
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4. It's Fun!
The National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) says there are more than 1.5 million registered non-profits nationwide; that means you have 1.5 million chances to find a place you like! Those are some pretty good odds!
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