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What techniques can you apply to make your volunteer work stand out on your resume?

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Volunteering can be a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment and skills to potential employers. To make your volunteer work shine on your resume, you need to present it strategically. By highlighting the relevant experiences and skills gained through volunteering, you can create a compelling narrative that showcases your value to employers. Whether you've helped build homes, organized charity events, or volunteered your professional services, the right techniques can ensure your volunteer work doesn't just blend into the background but stands out as a testament to your character and capabilities.

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Leyla Novruz
Ahlam Al-Barwani

People & Strategy | 20+ years HR Experience in Strategy, Change, Organizational Transformation and Talent Management |…
Charbel Saliba

HR Business Partner | Talent Management | Trainer | HRIS | People Partner |

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When adding volunteer work to your resume, tailor it to align with the job you're applying for. Highlight skills and experiences from your volunteer work that are relevant to the position. For example, if you're seeking a role in project management, emphasize any volunteer projects where you led a team or coordinated events. This approach shows prospective employers that your unpaid work has equipped you with skills applicable to the workplace.

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Ahlam Al-Barwani

People & Strategy | 20+ years HR Experience in Strategy, Change, Organizational Transformation and Talent Management | HR Consultant | Graduate Coach | Business Advisor
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To make your volunteer work shine on your résumé, highlight the impact with numbers, such as "Raised $2,000." Focus on skills relevant to the job and start points with strong action verbs like "coordinated." Create a dedicated volunteer experience section and clearly outline your duties and results. Ensure your descriptions aligns with the job, and mention any leadership positions.

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Charbel Saliba

HR Business Partner | Talent Management | Trainer | HRIS | People Partner |
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A one time "nice" action is not called volunteer work. Volunteer work needs to have a meaning, a purpose. Let's just start there! I don't want to mention it and brightly highlight it on my CV to land a job, I want to do it to give back to the community and count my blessings a million times knowing I'm not in somebody else's shoes! I don't want to brag about raising money for a cause, nor donating blood to save a life, I want to know I have developed into a more decent and humane individual. Once this comes into effect and is experienced properly, you will know what a beautiful character you have built & created. Combining it with your technical skillset, you will have the volunteering boost your chances to land the job you hunt.

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Scott Gemmill

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Just like with an interview, I would highly recommend the STAR technique. The STAR, which stands for Situation, Task, Action, and Result; method helps you create an easy-to-follow story with a clear conflict and resolution.

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Hussain Hamzah

Special Envoy, office of the Ambassador at The African Diaspora Collective
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Arrange it accordingly based on your experiences because volunteer experiences had value to your job experience and opportunities

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Dr Dilip Kumar Sinha Sinha

MSc (Physics), M.Ed, Ph.D (Education), M.B.A (HR)
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It is very important to highlight our expertise in volunteer services related to our skills. knowledge and experience in our resume for the position, whether it is related to any field of education, management or technology..

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2 Use Action Verbs

To make your volunteer experience stand out, use strong action verbs that convey your contributions effectively. Instead of saying you 'helped at an event,' specify that you 'organized,' 'managed,' or 'coordinated' aspects of the event. This not only provides clarity on your role but also demonstrates your initiative and leadership qualities. Action verbs give life to your experiences and make them more engaging for the reader.

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3 Quantify Impact

Where possible, quantify the impact of your volunteer work. If you raised a certain amount of money, recruited volunteers, or improved a process, include these achievements with specific numbers. This provides tangible evidence of your success and shows employers the real-world impact of your efforts. Quantifiable accomplishments can set you apart from other candidates who may only list duties without showing outcomes.

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Rachel Gathagu

Certified Knowledge Manager, Learning & Development Specialist, Certified Career Analyst and Life & Career Coach
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It is good to note this at the beginning of the volunteer as it is difficult of quantify if the work involved spreads across departments or tasks involves assisting/supporting others or in instances where there is alot of team work involved. Thus by identifying your quantifiers through performance indicators (KPI) at the start of the volunteer work then one can track and measure.

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4 Highlight Leadership

If you've taken on leadership roles in your volunteer work, make sure to emphasize this on your resume. Leadership experience is highly valued in the job market, as it demonstrates your ability to manage tasks and lead teams. Describe any positions where you were responsible for overseeing projects, making decisions, or guiding others. This can be especially impactful if you're early in your career and have limited professional leadership experience.

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Arockia Suthan

Team Leader
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Yeah! We are looking for leadership roles in volunteering. Your gap year in Guyana is great! but, we'd like to know on what capacity did you volunteer there and if there is any transferrable skills that we use.

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5 Showcase Soft Skills

Volunteer work is an excellent opportunity to showcase soft skills that might not be as evident in your professional career. Skills like teamwork, communication, adaptability, and problem-solving are often developed through volunteer experiences. Highlight situations where you've used these skills to overcome challenges or contribute to your community. Employers look for well-rounded candidates, and soft skills are increasingly recognized as key to workplace success.

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6 Reflect Values

Finally, use your volunteer work to reflect your personal values and commitment to certain causes or communities. This can create a personal connection with potential employers who share similar values or support community involvement. It shows that you're driven by more than just personal gain and that you're likely to contribute positively to the company's culture and mission.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Leyla Novruz
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Identify skills gained from your volunteer work that are transferable to the job you're applying for, such as leadership, project management, communication, or teamwork. Tailor the description of your volunteer work to match the job description of the position you're applying for. Use similar language and keywords found in the job listing.

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Lynn George, M.Ed, PHR, CMCS, ACC Chief Meaningful Work Officer

Career & Leadership Coach | Speaker | Trainer | Facilitator | I help high-performing women step into leadership, own their power, and lead with unshakable confidence and influence.
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I’ve always advised clients to treat volunteer work as a job on your resume. Free work doesn’t invalidate the skills, knowledge, or experience. So, just like any job on the resume, make sure it’s impactful and results oriented.

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