It's a great time to volunteer
A report issued last week by The Corporation for National and Community Service concluded that volunteerism is up this year despite the economic situation, with more than 61 million Americans contributing 8 billion hours of community service worth $162 billion dollars. Now is a great time to volunteer, which provides several benefits for job seekers and employers alike:- Feels great -- good for self esteem and good for employee morale.
- Great networking -- meet people from different professions and network with workers from different companies.
- Skills sharpening -- great way to flex your skills muscle by taking on projects you otherwise wouldn't have access to in your current job, especially if you're unemployed. Organize an event, design a flyer, or even help build a home. If the nature of your volunteer work is within your profession, it looks great on your resume and shows enthusiasm and passion for your field.
Some of the 20+ Jobfox team members throughout the country who recently stepped up to donate blood. Blood supplies in the Washington DC area whre Jobfox is headquartered are at a half day level, underscoring the need for folks to get out and donate blood. Visit the American Red Cross website to locate a blood donation center near you, to host a blood drive at your company, or to find additional volunteer opportunities.
Uncategorized | Steven | 
August 13, 2009 3:06 pm
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