98. Strategic Volunteering – How Unpaid Work Can Jumpstart Your Job Search
Description
Thinking about returning to work or making a career change? Strategic volunteering might be the most overlooked tool in your job search toolkit.
In this episode, Christina shares how the right volunteer opportunities can give you current experience, expand your network, and even strengthen your resume. From boosting confidence to uncovering new career interests, strategic volunteering isn’t just about giving back—it’s about moving forward.
You’ll learn how to:
- Identify volunteer roles that align with your career goals
- Use unpaid experience to showcase transferable skills on your resume
- Build relationships that can become valuable references
- Explore platforms like catchafire.org to find meaningful opportunities
Whether you’re reentering the workforce, pivoting mid-career, or simply exploring your next chapter, this episode will help you see volunteering as more than service—it’s a powerful step toward professional growth.
Find volunteer opportunities here:
catchafire.org
idealist.org
unitedway.org
- Want to chat about your career goals? Schedule a free call HERE.
- Send me an email ---> christina@hernextchapters.com
Connect with me on LinkedIn ---> www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina
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