Yes, it is better to give than to receive; but I have found volunteering gives you the best of both worlds.

When looking for work, volunteering works on multiple levels.

If you have been trying to get into an organization or industry without success, one way to get noticed is to volunteer your time.  Doing so puts you that much closer to the people who can get you hired. It is a great opportunity to practice networking, which goes back to the golden rule: “It’s not who you know, but who knows you.”

Volunteering looks good on a resume and also gives you the experience you may be lacking.

Many years ago when I was unemployed, volunteering in the community gave me the skills that eventually led me to find paid work training and counselling unemployed people.

The Rule???:  Sometimes, volunteering is the only way to gain experience. But be strategic with how you volunteer your time. If you are looking to gain administrative experience in a dental office it may not be a good decision to volunteer as a dog walker. Excerpt from A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To… My Career! Rule #3.

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