June 2003 : Issue 13
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> Article: Voluntary Involvement by Tara West
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ARTICLE:
Voluntary Involvement by Tara West
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How much do you include and what is appropriate?
In our Résumé Guide we recommend listing the last two years only, and
including the duration (dates), the name of the organisation and a brief summary
of your role within the organisation.
This needs to be evaluated for your particular circumstance. To give an
example:
A person committed and volunteered their time for twenty years to St John
Ambulance - albeit, five years ago. Regardless, I would recommend listing this
because:
1) It is an accomplishment in itself;
2) Demonstrates a commitment and dedication to the person’s community; and
3) Valuable skills would have been gained - first aid, communication,
counselling, etc.
Sample 2:
A stay-at-home Mum is returning to the workforce. She has now been
"unemployed" for five years. Within this time she has regularly
volunteered at her children’s local school, providing assistance to teachers
in the form of reading classes, etc. In this instance I would consider including
it under Employment History, rather than Voluntary Involvement. Although
voluntary work, it shows continuity in regards to employment dates, and
initiative in contributing to her community. In doing so, she has also gained
valuable skills which are more than likely attributable to the roles she will be
applying for.
Sample 3:
In the instance of an executive, I sometimes rename this section to
"Relevant Industry Experience" or similar. This may include voluntary
board roles, speaking engagements, etc. which should not be listed under
Employment History (it would only confuse matters).
The Voluntary Involvement section is essential for those whom have been
unemployed for a long period of time, or for those thinking about a change in
career direction.
If you are unemployed, or thinking of changing your career, I would highly
recommend voluntary commitment of some kind. It has been proven that working in
a voluntary capacity bodes well for your future employment prospects - and you
gain some valuable experience too, both work and life related! Voluntary
involvement can be a win-win situation and should never be disregarded - it can
also be a great networking tool as well!
I could write about the wonderful benefits of voluntary involvement all day,
but alas space constraints apply. If you're considering volunteering your time
visit: http://www.govolunteer.com.au
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