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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:
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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:
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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
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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:
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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
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Prepared briefings from Committee regarding legislation and projects for
publication in newsletter.
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Promoted upcoming events to media and community groups.
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Coordinated silent auction and problem-solved issues related to logistics
for annual formal fundraising gala of over 500 guests.
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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
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