Volunteer Services
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Volunteer Services
www.careers.humber.ca, Last Revised April 30, 2015 VOLUNTEERING VOLUNTEERING YOUR SERVICE Whether you are looking for your first job or planning a career move, volunteer experiences can be very beneficial. This is a great opportunity to acquire new skills and experience while providing needed service to an organization. Employers consider skills gained through volunteer and community service experiences to be just as pertinent and valuable as those skills acquired through paid employment. As an upper year student at Humber, you can volunteer to mentor new student’s transition into college life or mentor high school students who are enrolled in the dual credit program. Visit the peer mentoring website to find out more: www.studentservices.humber.ca/peermentor/ You can also find volunteer opportunities posted on the Humber College Career Services website: CAREERS.HUMBER.CA PERFORMANCE AS A VOLUNTEER Performance matters! If you have been entrusted with a task or project, consider it a privilege as well as an opportunity to prove yourself as a responsible person. Once you’ve joined an organization as a volunteer, make every effort to show that you are: Punctual and reliable Committed Professional Enthusiastic Willing to learn Respectful You will be remembered for the work you do. Make the memory positive and worthwhile! Take some time to visit some other websites that support volunteerism, such as: http://www.humber.ca/getinvolved www.volunteertoronto.ca www.charityvillage.com www.volunteerbridge.ca Humber College Career Services NORTH CAMPUS: Academic & Career Success Centre, Learning Resource Commons, First Floor, 416.675.6622 ext. 5030 LAKESHORE CAMPUS: Career Centre, H201, 416.675.6622 ext. 5028 www.careers.humber.ca | facebook.com/careercentrehumber | twitter.com/humbercareer www.careers.humber.ca, Last Revised April 30, 2015 CAPITALIZE ON VOLUNTEER SERVICES EXPERIENCES When you offer your service as a volunteer, be sure to request a documented statement from your volunteer manager. This document could be in the form of a reference letter and should contain: A position description, including title, duties and responsibilities; skills utilized Dates of service or number of hours contributed Any training you may have received by the organization A brief evaluation of your performance and overall contribution to the organization. This will be useful in showcasing your accomplishments, skills and abilities on your resume. HOW TO INCLUDE YOUR VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES ON YOUR RESUME Be sure to identify the skills that you learned and utilized as a volunteer that are relevant to the position for which you are applying. Depending on the extent and duration, your volunteer experience can be classified under “Work Experience” on your resume. RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE Project Assistant (Volunteer), XYZ Organization April 2011 - August 2012 Prepared briefings from Committee regarding legislation and projects for publication in newsletter. Promoted upcoming events to media and community groups. Coordinated silent auction and problem-solved issues related to logistics for annual formal fundraising gala of over 500 guests. Facilitated over 20 group sessions at various local community centres within the region. Humber College Career Services NORTH CAMPUS: Academic & Career Success Centre, Learning Resource Commons, First Floor, 416.675.6622 ext. 5030 LAKESHORE CAMPUS: Career Centre, H201, 416.675.6622 ext. 5028 www.careers.humber.ca | facebook.com/careercentrehumber | twitter.com/humbercareer