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The Gift of Time
Bob Weinstein is a journalist who covers technology, project management, the workplace and career development.
Approximately 28.8 percent of the population volunteer part of their time to causes or organizations they deem important, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even though the BLS numbers are about two years old, volunteer ranks have changed little over the past decade. It translates to around 65-70 million people.
Why do people volunteer? Typically, they do it for personal and career reasons. On the personal front, it can be an enriching, life-enhancing experience. Every volunteer wants to do something for others. In each volunteer's own way, it's to provide some serious good for others. The amount of time volunteered varies. It can be five or 15 hours a week--or more.
For career-builders, volunteering time to an organization or company can offer on-the-job experience that can be valuable for pursuing careers in countless fields. It's also a great way to network and meet like-minded people at all levels within your field. When job-hunting, most employers consider it a plus to have a networking credit on a resume because it demonstrates that you're a well-rounded person who's not just about getting ahead.
Whatever the motive, it's hard to find any other single activity that can affect every aspect of your life--career, relationships and personal philosophy--and transcends all racial, ethnic and educational barriers.
But the significant benefits of …
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