[nabs-l] volunteering

[Lillie Pennington]

This raises a good question. How does one go about finding the opportunities?

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> On Nov 29, 2013, at 3:09 PM, Rebecca Sabo <beckyasabo at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Hi 
> How do you get involved to fine volunteer positions ?  I have my AA degree in Human Services.  I am working toward my BA in human services.  I am  looking for work or volunteer in the field of human service.  I need more work experience on my resume.
> Becky 
>> On Nov 28, 2013, at 1:33 PM, Arielle Silverman <arielle71 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi illie,
>> 
>> I volunteered for a teen crisis hotline when I was in high school. It
>> would be a great way to learn what it is like to counsel people
>> dealing with serious life challenges and to see if this is something
>> you enjoy and feel comfortable with. You could also volunteer for a
>> Hospice or other facility that involves nursing care. Some of these
>> kinds of programs may have job shadow or summer intern opportunities
>> for teens. Good luck!
>> Arielle
>> 
>>> On 11/27/13, Lillie Pennington <lilliepennington at fuse.net> wrote:
>>> Thanks for all of the suggestions. I will begin looking into some nonprofits
>>> around here and talking to some people as to what I could do. Again, thanks
>>> for all the help.
>>> 
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>>> 
>>>> On Nov 27, 2013, at 10:41 PM, "Ashley Bramlett"
>>>> <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Lillie,
>>>> I suggest you job shadow some people in these fields. Also conduct
>>>> informational interviews which basically means you interview someone in
>>>> the field about their job; ask how they got there, what skills they use,
>>>> what typical duties are like, and what they like and dislike about the
>>>> job.
>>>> 
>>>> Its smart of you to research careers because so many people just take jobs
>>>> they don't like or they go to higher education and study a lot. After
>>>> studying and obtaining a degree, they get jobs and find out they hate the
>>>> field.
>>>> 
>>>> Preparing early will help you get a good career and a happy one too.
>>>> To volunteer, look at nonprofits.