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.
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
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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!
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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
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
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
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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?
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