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Valentine Musundi Senior Officer| Communication Authority of Kenya Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
I transitioned into Project Management in 2019. Got an advanced diploma in PM, taken several courses here on PMIn and passing (😁) my CAPM in April 2024. Currently enrolled in an MBA with PM

So I have really dived into the learning aspect of the career switch. My challenge is finding Project Management volunteer opportunities so I can get my feet wet and get some experience working on real projects.

Any ideas where to begin?

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Vivaoliva Shoo Consultant | NexGen E- Consulting Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic Of
👏🏽👏🏽 congrats Valentine, you can volunteer to support women groups whose capacity in developing project business proposal is a challenge. So many opportunities as well to support CSOs with your capacity.

Best of Luck
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1 reply by Valentine Musundi
Mar 28, 2024 3:33 AM
Valentine Musundi
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Hello Vivaoliva Shoo, thank you for your message. I have planned to visit a few this coming week and see how I can be of value.
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Kiron Bondale Retired | Mentor| Retired Welland, Ontario, Canada
Valentine -

I'd check with your local PMI chapter for volunteer opportunities with it or with partner organizations. You could also approach an NGO or any other not-for-profit association which is addressing a cause which you are interested in as they would always have need of such assistance.

Kiron
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1 reply by Valentine Musundi
Mar 28, 2024 3:35 AM
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Hello Kiron Bondale I had not thought of checking with my local chapter. That's a good idea! I am also visiting some NGOs this coming week
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Valentine, I do agree with Kiron's suggestion regarding approaching your PMI local chapter. Most chapters have lots of great and rewarding opportunities. Alternatively, you can check PMI's VRMS under your profile and engage with Virtual volunteer opportunities with PMI. Good luck with your CAPM exam!
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Mar 28, 2024 3:37 AM
Valentine Musundi
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Hello Rami Kaibni thank you for taking your time to reply. I will check with those two suggestions.
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Valentine Musundi Senior Officer| Communication Authority of Kenya Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 26, 2024 5:52 AM
Replying to Vivaoliva Shoo
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👏🏽👏🏽 congrats Valentine, you can volunteer to support women groups whose capacity in developing project business proposal is a challenge. So many opportunities as well to support CSOs with your capacity.

Best of Luck
Hello Vivaoliva Shoo, thank you for your message. I have planned to visit a few this coming week and see how I can be of value.
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Valentine Musundi Senior Officer| Communication Authority of Kenya Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 26, 2024 7:16 AM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Valentine -

I'd check with your local PMI chapter for volunteer opportunities with it or with partner organizations. You could also approach an NGO or any other not-for-profit association which is addressing a cause which you are interested in as they would always have need of such assistance.

Kiron
Hello Kiron Bondale I had not thought of checking with my local chapter. That's a good idea! I am also visiting some NGOs this coming week
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Valentine Musundi Senior Officer| Communication Authority of Kenya Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
Mar 26, 2024 12:45 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Valentine, I do agree with Kiron's suggestion regarding approaching your PMI local chapter. Most chapters have lots of great and rewarding opportunities. Alternatively, you can check PMI's VRMS under your profile and engage with Virtual volunteer opportunities with PMI. Good luck with your CAPM exam!
Hello Rami Kaibni thank you for taking your time to reply. I will check with those two suggestions.
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Kwiyuh Michael Wepngong
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Financial Management Specialist | US Peace Corps Yaounde, Centre, Cameroon
Congrats Val!
I suggest some PM professionals in a local chapter. It could be an open door for you
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Sergio Luis Conte Helping to create solutions for everyone| Worldwide based Organizations Buenos Aires, Argentina
What domain do you have general knowledge about? Try to find a role working in a project on this domain and start applying project management in the project not matter other do not do that. Make it visible.

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