Volunteering with non-profit organizations is an excellent way to receive on-the-job training in areas where the job seeker has had little or no previous work history. The volunteer learns, in a supervised environment, what is required in a particular job and can then decide whether or not to pursue this new line of work.
List Potential Career Interests
In order to get an idea of new career opportunities, make a list of the non-profit organizations in a particular location. For example:
- Are there museums? If so, what kind? Art, furniture, clothing, modern, Medieval, Colonial, Victorian, maritime, etc.
- What are the health-related charities in that location?
- Are there local, state, or national parks?
List Skills – Current and Future
After choosing a general field of interest, the prospective volunteer should take stock of his/her own abilities. Include skills in which the individual would like to learn or gain more experience. For example:
- Does the individual enjoy, or wish to learn more about, gardening
- Giving tours
- Teaching school groups
- Working with finances
- Writing grants
- Special event planning
- Membership
Ask Non-Profits About Their Volunteer Programs
Once the individual has decided what general area would be a good match, then it is time to get specific. Call, or go online, and get information about the various organizations that have volunteer programs. Ask the following questions to help narrow the selection:
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