Tuesday, August 13, 2013

College Engagement: Why should students get engaged in service opportunities?

It’s no secret that students are in college to learn new skills and to gain experience for their future careers. What if something additional could add to those experiences and up the ante on student’s resumes? Or help them find their interests? Here are the top five reasons why students should engage in volunteerism during college:

1) Meet New People
Volunteering brings all walks of life together and no matter your personality, interests, or background, you're bound to connect with another like yourself through service. You don’t really know who may meet, or what sort of impact they could have on your life, and this brings possibly one of the most exciting aspects to volunteering.

2) Make a Difference In The Community
Volunteering is an extremely rewarding experience. And something so easy to do… find the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley through our on-campus resources. 

3) Develop Needed Job Skills
Volunteering is one of the best ways to gain hands on experience for future careers. Service opportunities not only provide the opportunities to network with others, but are a great addition to your resume. Volunteerism your chance to gain essential leadership experience that all employers want to see.

4) Enhance Your Education
Sometimes the most valuable lessons are taught out of the classroom. Applying hands-on experience is going to be some of the most valuable assets to your degree, so it's important to get involved early to optimize these opportunities. It's important to show that you are able to achieve a good work-life balance because it paints a better picture of the real you.

5) Explore Other Areas of Interest
Volunteering is a great way to delve into a unique career path or new hobbies you may never had seen yourself taking. Things like weatherizing a home with Green Iowa AmeriCorps or spending a few hours a week at a Country View could result in new interests or passions you didn't know were there.
 
 
To secure volunteer opportunities call the Volunteer Center of Cedar Valley at 272-2087. Volunteer opportunities may also be accessed at www.vccv.org or Volunteer Solutions.
 
 
 
 

 

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