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Volunteer Service in the Community
What is Volunteer Service?
Volunteer Service is essentially; non-paid, part-time work in your community. Many students volunteer as a way to build skills needed in their career pursuits. Interestingly, the current generation of college students has been recognized as the most volunteer-minded group in our country’s history. Why is volunteering so popular?
Volunteering is a great way to ...
- Be involved in working with others when you are time-limited.
- Explore different work environments that fit your interests.
- Effectively build communication skills with different populations.
- Network with others in career-related capacities.
- Develop your interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- And,...you get to help out in your community too!
Volunteer opportunities are often arranged through community organizations that sponsor and oversee them. Some ideas on making volunteer contacts include:
- Many human service organizations promote volunteering. They are often listed in the Yellow Pages.
- Communities often have human service directories that provide contact information for organizations that may have volunteer programs.. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce or Kiwanis Club for information on these publications.
- Your college professors may know of volunteer opportunities in research and career-related projects.
- Volunteer Center of Yavapai County: With an office located in Prescott Valley, they promote volunteer and service learning opportunities with mostly non-profit organizations in the county.. Contact Sue Hotchkin for information and a monthly newsletter. 928-708-0100 or volunteer-yc@cableone.net
