Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student (international students should note that since there are no work authorizations necessary, you can start volunteering as soon as your freshman year), I suggest that you start volunteering as soon as possible — but volunteer strategically.
If dogs are your passion, and you are pursuing a marketing career, don’t volunteer to clean cages at the local pet shelter, volunteer to help with their promotional or event planning activities. If you are an accountant or accounting student, volunteer to help them with their books or tax preparation. If you are in sales, volunteer to help with fundraising…..You get the idea! Check out websites such as www.volunteermatch.com to find assignments that match your interests, career goals, and time availability.
There are several great reasons to volunteer strategically while looking for a job or internship:
If you are an international student, volunteering also provides one of the easiest and fastest ways to understand the U.S. work culture, and gain experience working in that culture. It can also help you improve your English language skills.
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