How to Become a Volunteer

How to become a volunteer. (Source: Unsplash/rekamdanmainkan)

Many people are interested in becoming a volunteer. Participating in a volunteer program can reduce stress and improve mood, but it can also be an experience you can share on your CV. Interested but confused about how to start volunteering? Let’s take a look at tips below.

Tips to Become a Volunteer

Care about environmental issues? Try volunteering in an environmental community. (Source: Unsplash/oceancleanupgroup)

Know Your Passion and Issues You Care About

If you are unsure about where to volunteer and what kind of role you want to take, you can start by thinking about what issues you care about. Do you care about environmental issues such as the problem of plastic waste?

You can become a volunteer in an environmental community or take part in a beach clean-up action. The more specific your interests and interests are, the more likely you are to find the most suitable volunteer position.

Also read: Dear Students, Prepare These 5 Things Before Becoming a Volunteer!

Think About What You Can Contribute?

What can you contribute to your target community or organization? What are your skills? Not a few community committees seek talents with specific skills (example: copywriting). Make sure that the position you are looking for matches your skills.

Start from Your Campus

Most of the time, campuses will occasionally hold volunteering events to contribute to society. You can start volunteering at your campus or school. You can ask your campus, classmates, or even your seniors about the volunteering opportunities that they might know about.

Try Virtual Volunteering

Yup, there is virtual volunteering too. Who says if you want to join the volunteer program, you must conduct it in person or offline? Virtual volunteer means voluntary tasks completed, in whole or part, via the internet and devices. Other terms for virtual volunteering are online mentoring, teletutoring, etc.

Don’t Force Your Schedule

Think about the time you can spend participating in the volunteer program. Is it only once a week? On holidays? or when? Refrain from letting the program you participate in interfere with your work or study.

Communities and organizations that accept volunteers have their own provisions regarding work schedules. So, look for a community that has a schedule according to your needs.

Also read: Want to Become a Volunteer? Let’s See The Reasons for Career Preparation.

Those are the tips on how to start becoming a volunteer. Keep in mind that, unlike internships, most volunteering work won’t pay you.

Even so, participating in volunteer programs has many benefits. You can make new friends and connections, and gain experiences that can be useful for work and your CV. Good luck to those who want to start volunteering!

Sources:

• Penulis
• Indeed

By Levina Chrestella Theodora | UMN News Service

English translation by Levina Chrestella Theodora

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