Boost Your Job Search by Volunteering 2024
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It is important to be productive during your job search. One way to accomplish this is to volunteer your time and energy. Learn about the benefits of volunteering along with where to volunteer. A networking session will follow the presentation.
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- 1. Boost Your Job Search by Volunteering brought to you by Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner February 14, 2024
- 2. Bruce A. Bennett Career Coach Corner February 14, 2024 2
- 3. NTS Resource for job seekers Learn, inquire and advance Support Network A group of individuals Shared industry, position or interest Informational interview - Chat about role This is why you network 3
- 4. February Calendar of Events & Services Personalized Job Search Assistance Services To sign up, request the professional directly by email Resume Critique Mock Interview LinkedIn Critique and/or Q&A
- 5. Liz T. - Marketing Research Kurt B. - Marketing Lisa A - Administration Mark H. - Operations Mandi S. - Sales Karl K. - Marketing Rajiv S. - Financial Industry Thea M. - Education I want to add your name to the list! 5
- 6. LinkedIn Strategic Guidelines Monday February 19, 2024 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm Resumes, Cover Letters and Applying Online Wednesday March 6, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm Guide to a Winning Interview Monday March 11, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm Network to Success - Job Search for Over 50 Monday March 13, 2024, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm LinkedIn for Your Job Search Monday March 18, 2024 from 10:00am to 12:00pm
- 7. Introduction MCWN Volunteer 2010 & Contractor since 2018 Career Coach Corner Blogger, Podcaster & Presenter General Notes for Today My contact info is on the last slide Presentation file is available on SlideShare Workshop is interactive Volunteering as a Job Search Strategy
- 8. Overview Who, why, what, where, when, and how Benefits of giving of yourself Places to volunteer Identify volunteering opportunities Goals Identify places to make a difference Recognize networking potential Express yourself more eloquently
- 9. • Volunteer service worth an estimated $4.9 billion • 2,824,541 volunteers contribute 206.5 million hours of service • 28.1% of residents volunteer, ranking them 38th among states • 98.2% of residents regularly talk or spend time with friends & family • 49.8% of residents do favors for neighbors • 21.7% of residents do something positive for the neighborhood • 26.8% of residents participate in local groups or organizations • 55.1% of residents donate $25 or more to charity Source: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/volunteer-week.html
- 10. Source: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/volunteer-week.html 32M male volunteers contribute roughly 3.0 billion hours of service 44M female volunteers contribute roughly 3.9 billion hours of service 19M Millennial volunteers contribute roughly 1.5 billion hours of service 21M Generation X volunteers contribute roughly 1.8 billion hours of service 22M Baby Boomer volunteers contribute roughly 2.2 billion hours of service 6M Silent Generation volunteers contribute roughly 798.1 million hours of service 5M veteran volunteers contribute roughly 630.0 million hours of service 26M parent volunteers contribute roughly 2.0 billion hours of service
- 11. Source: https://www.census.gov/newsroom/stories/volunteer-week.html 32M male volunteer service worth an estimated $72.4 billion 44M female volunteer service worth an estimated $94.5 billion 19M Millennial volunteer service worth an estimated $36.7 billion 21M Generation X volunteer service worth an estimated $45.2 billion 22M Baby Boomer volunteer service worth an estimated $54.3 billion 6MSilent Generation volunteer service worth an estimated $45.2 billion 5M veteran volunteer service worth an estimated $50.0 billion 26M parent volunteer service worth an estimated $15.2 billion
- 14. Volunteers have a 27% better chance of gaining employment. 60% of hiring managers view it as an asset when making hiring decisions. 66% of volunteers give their time to improve their community. 83% do so to contribute to a cause they care about. 70% of corporate volunteers believe it boosts morale more than company mixers. 92% of HR executives agree that contributing improves leadership skills. 96% of volunteers reported the action enriched their sense of purpose in life. Source: https://www.volunteerhub.com/blog/40-volunteer-statistics/
- 15. You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. Kahlil Gibran The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. Gandhi Every person can make a difference, and every person should try. John F. Kennedy Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth. Muhammad Ali Source: https://www.volunteerhub.com/blog/quotes-inspire-volunteers/
- 16. Helping others through organized activity Utilizing existing skills, possibly in new industry Learning new skills, e.g. computer, communication, etc. Expand your network connections Increases your self-esteem Develops your resume
- 17. Volunteers have a 27% higher likelihood of finding a job after being out of work than non-volunteers. Volunteers without a high school diploma have a 51% higher likelihood of finding employment. Volunteers living in rural areas have a 55% higher likelihood of finding employment. Source: https://www.monster.com/career-advice/article/five-ways-volunteering-can-help-you-get-a-job-hot-jobs
- 18. Time! Special expertise or knowledge, e.g. Quickbooks Labor, e.g. boxing staples for food pantry Customer service, e.g. Home of the Sparrow thrift store Any other examples?
- 19. Libraries Organizations - Lions Club, Kiwanis, Rotary, etc. Municipal, Township, County or government Parks & Recreation Department Local Community Center Animal Shelters & Adoption Centers Food Banks & Homeless Shelters Disaster Relief Organizations - Red Cross, Blood Bank Political Organizations & Advocacy Groups Arts & Cultural Organizations Retirement Homes & Long-Term Care Facilities
- 21. Volunteer Match for McHenry, IL
- 22. Volunteer Match for McHenry, IL
- 24. Non Profit Volunteering in McHenry County
- 25. Non Profit Volunteering in McHenry County
- 26. Non Profit Volunteering in McHenry County
- 27. Albums of Hope Turning Point, Inc. McHenry County PADS Home of the Sparrow Main Stay Therapeutic Farm, Inc. Habitat for Humanity Salvation Army of McHenry County United Way of Greater McHenry County Pioneer Center McHenry County Conservation District
- 28. List organization Dates volunteered Describe activities, projects or experiences Detail additional training or acquired skills
- 30. Set aside time to volunteer, weekly, monthly, annually Plan it around your interests or passion Share your resume with volunteer supervisor/organization Volunteer in multiple roles if possible
- 32. Feel free to follow up or connect with me on LinkedIn Bruce A. Bennett Mobile: 815-302-9552 Email: BABennett73@gmail.com LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/bruceabennett Career Coach Corner Blog: http://bruce73.wordpress.com/ https://bruce73.wordpress.com/upcoming-presentations/ Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/b-squared-linkedin 32
- 33. Time for general questions and/or discussion Give a short introduction about yourself Name and most recent position and/or industry Time frame you have been in the job search Target or Ideal company to work at How is your job search progressing? Are you encountering roadblocks or obstacles? Can you share a recent networking situation? 33