This document discusses how volunteering can help advance your career. It defines volunteering as helping out or offering assistance, which builds trust when commitments are fulfilled. Volunteering provides opportunities through charitable organizations, professional societies, schools, and more. Skills developed through volunteering include leadership, project management, and marketing. Benefits include expanding one's network, gaining recognition, developing career-advancing skills and experience, and personal satisfaction. The document provides steps for getting started like identifying activities, committing time and effort, and simply taking action.